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The Opportunist

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When it’s hard times with cold, wet weather, and not yet warm bug season, birds will take advantage of what’s available and not be too fussy.

See the feeders all refilled,

On this chilly day,

And the suet is replaced,

“Just in time,” I say.

 

Tastes a bit like greasy bugs,

Though not quite the same,

Filler of the feeding place,

I’m so glad you came.

 

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32 thoughts on “The Opportunist

  1. John's avatar

    A lovely Black-Backed Woodpecker, Anneli! Great photo. 😊 Happy weekend to you guys.

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  2. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    Yes, it’s probably not what he would best like to eat, but it’s good nutrition for him. Great pictures, Anneli.

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  3. shoreacres's avatar

    My red-bellied is coming to the feeders again to snatch peanuts. Our recent drop into the 30s has brought a lot of birds I’ve not seen for a while, like goldfinches and house finches, as well as an abundance of squirrels. As long as it’s cold, I’m a little freer with the amount of feed I put out — and every bit of it gets eaten!

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  4. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    It always makes me happy to read about these birds having a nice place to eat out.

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  5. Ursula's avatar

    Beautiful pictures and your little rhymes!

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  6. kagould17's avatar

    Always nice when the pileated comes around. Happy Sunday Anneli. Allan

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  7. belindagroverphotography's avatar

    I’ve never seen a pileated woodpecker at a feeder, I bet it was just what it needed right now. Such beautiful birds!

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  8. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    Our birds love the suet. None of these bright visitors though. He’s very pleased with your diligence. 🙂

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  9. Luanne's avatar

    Such a beautiful bird! We have nothing like it!

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  10. Jennie's avatar

    Such a beautiful bird!

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  11. Adele Brand's avatar

    Woodpeckers the world over have such a distinctive style about them. The most common species here is the great spotted woodpecker (about the size of a starling) and at this time of year they’re drumming loudly on the trees.

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  12. bigskybuckeye's avatar

    Winter’s blessed opportunity! I’m sure this woodpecker appreciated some much needed nutrition.

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  13. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    And he thanked me by letting me get a photo of him.

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