Red Pine Grosbeak

Silohuette of a Red Pine Grosbeak taking a break from foraging.

Black Capped Chickadee

Our brief warm spell is over -- the thermometer reads 25F -- and the chickadees are stocking up on seed.

Birds of Eagle River

My goal is to post a photo a day of a bird (or flock) that I observe here in Eagle River. Featured today: A redpoll searching for food among the newly emerging ground cover. The melting snow is uncovering small patches of deep brown earth and birds are starting to find their way back to the valley.