If you are still looking for a late present or something fun for yourself - may I recommend an Ostdrossel calendar? They come in three sizes and are on sale from the 24th until the 31st of December. And here are the #birds 🐦🪶 (Link below)

It was European day at the pond today, with a large group of Starlings visiting several times. They are very enthusiastic bathers, even in the coldest temperatures, and almost emptied the bath, leaving little for the Pine Siskin flock that came later (I replenished). #birds

I kind of felt like this was the case but last night I got confirmation - there are at least two Flying Squirrels around! They are so adorable, I wish they were part of the day crowd too 🥰

Good morning with this queen 👑 This is a short little scene but I thought it was so funny how she was all in the center and seemed to unfazed by her surroundings. I slowed things down a bit in the middle. Stay warm and have a fabulous day with good vibes only! 🐦🪶

The Flying squirrel was back! It looks a bit shy here but I think it is wary of something. Before all the pessimists come out with predator talk - there was none that I could see. I think there is another Flying Squirrel around. They are so cute, they remind me of The Martians from the Muppets.

The day started with a snow storm with heavy, wet flakes. The birds were very active, and the Juncos went for it at the peanut butter bar. Here is a very short edit, if you want a 7 minute version of pew pew pews, go to my Youtube channel. (I have so much more footage, I could make a feature 😆)

A fun surprise visitor came today - a lone Grackle! They are usually here between March and October, so seeing one in December is rare. He inspected the bath and also checked out the feeders. Maybe he hangs around for a bit. I love Grack photos with snow in the back. #birds

The electricity company cleared out trees this summer, and since I haven't seen any Flying Squirrels recently, I thought maybe their grounds had been destroyed. However - at least one is here! These guys are so much fun to watch, I am so happy they are still around.

I know I am being a bit ridiculous here but I find it totally amazing that you can see their breath here 😆 (around the middle of the clip, I slowed it down a bit). Stay warm, everyone! #corvids 🐦🪶

Trees are habitat, and they can be a great spot to set the scene for winter bird watching. I alternate bark butter with peanut butter, and it is fun to see who comes to visit. There seems to be a fierce battle mostly between Juncos and Nuthatches this year. I like this angle because 🐦

The Fox Sparrow is still around, feeding and defending his table. I am thankful for all these little creatures that live around here to bring joy and entertainment, and that I am able to share them with the world. Thank you also for being here, enjoying them with me. A happy Thanksgiving day to

Just like last fall I am trying my luck with the tree again. So far, I have not seen any Flying Squirrels yet, but others are visiting, at night as well as during the day. And I think there is a baby Red Squirrel here 😍 An adult can be seen at the end.

Some visitors at the tree are very opinionated 😆 (I lowered the volume of the Blue Jay but he's still a screemer.) Loved the Donwy Woodpecker lady, even though I have no idea what she complained about. #birds

It's been mentioned elsewhere but this winter we may have an irruption year for some species. Just like the Red-breasted Nuthatches, I also do not see Pine Siskins every year. But yesterday, a flock came over to the bird bath. Now I am silently hoping

A fun new visitor today - this handsome bird is a Fox Sparrow. He spent a lot of time feeding on the ground, and I also saw him in person - he was not shy at all! And a lot bigger than I anticipated, about the size of a Cardi but chunkier. I hope he sticks around for a bit. 🐦🪶 #birds