March 2ndPhoto by D. Carlson
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tufted Titmouse
Feeding during the March 2nd snowstorm.Titmice often establish food caches in their territory consisting of seeds stored under bark and in the ground.
Photo by D. Carlson
Cardinals during March 2rd Snowstorm
We had a 15" snowfall in Shelton on March 2nd. Plenty of activity at the feeder!Photo by D. Carlson
Sunday, March 1, 2009
White-Tailed Deer - Young Doe
Photo by D. CarlsonOne of our many "regulars" waiting for breakfast.
We call this one "Princess"
Opossum
Photo by: D. CarlsonOpossums are usually solitary and nomadic, staying in one area as long as food and water are easily available.
Threatened opossums (especially males) will growl deeply, raising their pitch as the threat becomes more urgent. Males make a clicking "smack" noise out of the side of their mouths as they wander in search of a mate, and females will sometimes repeat the sound in return.
Sparrow - Puffed Up to keep warm!
Photo by D. CarlsonBirds will “puff up” in the winter to keep warm. Air is an excellent insulator. That means that heat doesn’t pass well through it. When a bird puffs up its down feathers, it’s trapping air in-between them. This has the result of surrounding the bird’s body with a layer of air that acts as an insulating shield. This way the bird’s own body heat won’t escape as easily.
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