Friday, January 6, 2017

"A gentle expression"

That's the phrase the bird books uses when describing the look of Northern Flickers.  It's so true.  Look at this guy...or maybe it is two different guys ...I can't say for sure.
All I know is ...they hang out ...literally..on my suet cage.  We buy the 'peanut butter and bugs' one and they seem to love it.

Here he is on a cold day.. perched on top of the feeder pole in the sunlight.  Definitely looks like a gentle expression to me.














Hunkered down and all fluffed out on the top of the patio wall
.. still looking pretty gentle.  I wanted to say 'chill' or 'cool'...but, ..hahahha it is cold and snowy and those words seemed not quite right.  Somebody may have thought I was trying for a pun or something..

















This is the type of weather we are having ...   it is still snowing, so I will definitely be out there again this afternoon putting in some more shovelling time.  Did over an hour earlier, so I don't think I'll bother with the treadmill today..or the weights... I have sidewalks, a patio and a double driveway to shovel... that'll be another good hour of exercise, so I can opt out today.  ...  maybe just some good stretches later.  Or.....not..........................




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5 comments:

Lea said...

Flickers are very pretty birds!
Have a wonderful week-end!

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I've missed your bird posts!! You appear to have about the same amount of snow as we do here - woke up to over a foot of it earlier this week. Didn't enjoy having to clear it off the car, but at least we're lucky and don't have to shovel it here.

NatureFootstep said...

:) It is a fine bird and I am happy it gets fed :)

Sue (this n that) said...

A sweet little bird Vee. Lots of snow over your way brrrr :D)

Shashi Nayagam said...

What a lovely bird. Gosh you have a lot of snow and you don't even blink an eyelid. Here we have forecast for some snow and I am sure maybe just a dusting but everyone is jumping around and throwing theirs arms up😂😂. I can't imagine living in a place where the temps go down to -25! I think our temps will go down to about -3 in the night at least where I live. Scotland may see more snow and lower temps. I believe the cold blast is coming from your way.