Ivar The Woodpecker and His Friends
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
January 13, 2023 2:53pm CST
Another cold day In January. After all the thunderstorms yesterday, we have cold weather today and the weekend. 34 degrees F for now. Will be in the 20s later tonight. A few snow showers have been falling all day. Not cold enough to stick.
The birds are enjoying the peanuts on the deck feeder. And I have placed three suet feeders in the backyard as well. Two are in the trees and one is on the pole in the garden, as seen in the photo above.
Have been seeing lots of different birds with this food out. I also peeled an apple and added it to the homemade suet a few days ago. They all enjoyed that food too.
In this collage, there are blue jays in the upper left, tons of blackbirds in the upper right, and a favorite red bellied woodpecker (I named him Ivar from a Vikings tv actor) on the bottom. I always enjoy seeing the woodpeckers. I have seen three types this week enjoying the suet. Nature has so much to offer, all year long.
Photo is mine. Snapped with my iPhone from behind the patio doors, inside.
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
13 Jan 23
These are very good pictures.
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
13 Jan 23
@CarolDM the iPhone cameras are definitely very good. That is one thing I do miss about my iPhone
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Jan 23
@thislittlepennyearns Yes the cameras are very impressive. I need to get out my Nikon for the birds though.
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@wolfgirl569 (135910)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Jan 23
It's been cold enough here that I don't try to see who is eating
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@wolfgirl569 (135910)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Jan 23
@CarolDM A lot of days haven't been bad if you keep moving
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Jan 23
@wolfgirl569 That seems to be the key.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jan 23
You are so caring about the wildlife. And the birds, that their needs are always met:) Your photos are nice and they bring enjoyment, to everyone!
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jan 23
@CarolDM They know where to stop, for food and fresh water:)
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Jan 23
@kobesbuddy Yes they do indeed.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Jan 23
I enjoy nature and wildlife so very much. It helps keep my mind distracted as well. A great therapy session in my backyard on most days. I have learned which birds I prefer to see and I know what they like to eat. I try to provide that for them. Much appreciated.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
14 Jan 23
I miss being at home and feeding the birds. I like your photos.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jan 23
We are always putting something out for the birds and the squirrels. We have blackbirds, doves, and robins around here. Our squirrels are named Norm, Norma, and Normette.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jan 23
@popciclecold ..........I don't know any personality so hard to choose others.
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@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jan 23
Nice photo, Wonderful to see the birds, We had lots of birds come to eat in our garden in Latvia, I miss seeing those little birdies,
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
14 Jan 23
I love your photos. Ivar is quite handsome.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jan 23
Love the name, I know that show, one of my favorites.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54718)
• United States
14 Jan 23
@CarolDM it looks like a beautiful bird sanctuary.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Jan 23
@Tampa_girl7 I just added another suet feeder, so maybe there will be more to come.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Jan 23
Love your photos of the birds. Glad to see you have so many wonderful species enjoying the treats you set out for them.
It's going to be in the 20s here in Florida too over the next few nights. I always worry about the animals in the wild, wondering how they manage to survive these freezing nights. The poor birds that fly south to Florida for the winter aren't going to be happy with the weather over the next few nights!
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
14 Jan 23
That's really a lovely photo. I think the deck feeder that you have placed that attracts those beautiful birds.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89814)
• Rupert, Idaho
14 Jan 23
Very nice photos of the birds, nice to see!
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
14 Jan 23
Very nice photos of the birds. They are beautiful.
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Jan 23
What a beautiful photos from IPhone. I think I will get one
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