I was pleased to record 31 species in or over the garden in Kingsdown in October, and then another 11 in the backyard in Canada - and it has to be said the North American ones are generally brighter.
On the left, a Northern Cardinal - on the right, a European House Sparrow. QED.
Even the female Cardinal is reasonably colourful, for a girl. Their winter range is apparently spreading north-eastwards, helped no doubt by backyard feeders.
This an American Robin (actually a thrush).
And these are American Goldfinches.
The Blue Jay needs little introduction, and no second invitation to scoff sunflower seeds on the deck - up to eight were seen at a time.
A Hairy Woodpecker.
And finally an endearing, trusting Black-Capped Chickadee-dee-dee. Canada's a great place for birds - I hope to return soon.More pics from Canada are shown on http://ottawasquirrel.blogspot.com/
5 comments:
Did you pack up a crate of House Sparrows to take home with you??? Lovely photos!
Yes..you can take the HOSP with you.. LOL..Nice photos of familiar birds to me...
I guess they are bright birds, but "the grass is always greener"...because your Coal Tit is to die for!! By the way, the Squirrel Buster is my favorite squirrel proof feeder. A Canadian company too.
I have been enjoying your pics from Canada. I'm long overdue a trip across the water.
Love the Jay in the birdbath!
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