As has become our tradition as the Christmas season ends, our Charlie Brown tree has another chance to bring a bit more joy. Hannah helped me bring it outdoors – strategically placed outside one of the living room windows. I dipped apple slices and pine cones collected before the snow arrived in melted vegetable shortening and the rolled in bird seed. Leftover tangerine skins were filled birdseed and frozen blueberries.
It took about 30 minutes before the Chickadees began to show some interest.
With the temps at a whopping five degrees I was able to enjoy photographing from the comfort of the living room.
The blueberries were a hit.
The tree became the stage for an aerial dance, Chickadees flying to and fro.
I give it until tomorrow morning for this little guy to raid the tree.
A couple of past Trees for the Birds:
7 January 2017: A Tree for the Birds
9 January 2015: Gone to the Birds
Oh–how colorful is all those treats for the birds and of course that other furry critter-squirrels do love to help themselves to the bird food–thanks for feeding nature!
enjoy, di
Great photos! I love chickadees – at the cabin they keep us well entertained year around – I find their song(s) very comforting. Mr. Squirrel is a nuisance though. 🙂
Love this, thank you for being an inspiration.