Nature Birds on Icy Branches

Birds on Icy Branches · **6 Likes**

During the past several days we have been enduring an ice storm. Fortunately, we haven't had power outages in our immediate area, but many places south of us did. A selection of birds in the icy branches.

OrchidJulie · 02-03-2023, 09:11 AM

Terrific captures, Mike! Stay safe in that weather!

**phx.david** · 02-03-2023, 12:40 PM

Some beautiful shots. The ice brings back some bad memories of living in Indiana and the ice storms. Stay warm and safe

**ToddK** · 02-03-2023, 01:46 PM

Terrific series of bird images Mike! The ice definitely didn't deter these birds from coming out. Glad to hear that you didn't catch the brunt of the ice storm. I just spent a few hours cutting up the fallen cedar branches in my backyard, but not a hint of ice remains today.

**MikeNArk** · 02-03-2023, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Terrific captures, Mike! Stay safe in that weather!

Thank you, Julie. Today we have sunshine and blue skies. Most of the ice is gone. I am glad you liked the images.

---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 03:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by phx.david

Some beautiful shots. The ice brings back some bad memories of living in Indiana and the ice storms. Stay warm and safe

Thanks much. Ice storms bring bad memories for me also. There is nothing like being the emergency contact for all the nursing homes in the state when the power goes out. We have sunshine today and the ice is virtually all gone.

---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 03:35 PM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

Terrific series of bird images Mike! The ice definitely didn't deter these birds from coming out. Glad to hear that you didn't catch the brunt of the ice storm. I just spent a few hours cutting up the fallen cedar branches in my backyard, but not a hint of ice remains today.

Thank you so much, Todd. The birds don't mind coming out when the feeders are full. Most of our ice is also gone. We are glad to be able to get out. We haven't picked up our broken limbs yet.

**angkymac** · 02-03-2023, 06:09 PM

Wow!
None of the little critters got frozen to their perches??!
You were quite busy finding excellent shots of these.
I really like the bluebird(?) in number 3.
Angky.

**rhanz** · 02-03-2023, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

During the past several days we have been enduring an ice storm. Fortunately, we haven't had power outages in our immediate area, but many places south of us did. A selection of birds in the icy branches.

Great pictures,keep your feeders full and stay warm.

**eaglem** · 02-03-2023, 07:44 PM

Obviously none of them got cold feet in attempting this.

**MikeNArk** · 02-03-2023, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Wow!
None of the little critters got frozen to their perches??!
You were quite busy finding excellent shots of these.
I really like the bluebird(?) in number 3.
Angky.

Thank you, Angky. That little blue/gray bird is a nuthatch. Full feeders are a magnet to draw birds in, especially in this type of weather.

---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 11:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by rhanz

Great pictures,keep your feeders full and stay warm.

Thanks, rhanz. I need to buy seed now. They have emptied the feeders. Fortunately, the ice has melted away and we are in for a warm up this weekend.

---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 11:36 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

Obviously none of them got cold feet in attempting this.

Thanks for viewing and commenting.
I don't know about the cold feet, but like Hubble, they don't turn down a free meal.🙂

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02-03-2023, 10:29 PM	#9
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Wow! None of the little critters got frozen to their perches??! You were quite busy finding excellent shots of these. I really like the bluebird(?) in number 3. Angky. Thank you, Angky. That little blue/gray bird is a nuthatch. Full feeders are a magnet to draw birds in, especially in this type of weather. ---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 11:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by rhanz Great pictures,keep your feeders full and stay warm. Thanks, rhanz. I need to buy seed now. They have emptied the feeders. Fortunately, the ice has melted away and we are in for a warm up this weekend. ---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 11:36 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem Obviously none of them got cold feet in attempting this. Thanks for viewing and commenting. I don't know about the cold feet, but like Hubble, they don't turn down a free meal.🙂 Last edited by MikeNArk; 02-03-2023 at 10:45 PM.

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02-03-2023, 09:11 AM	#2
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,936	Terrific captures, Mike! Stay safe in that weather!

02-03-2023, 12:40 PM	#3
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,611	Some beautiful shots. The ice brings back some bad memories of living in Indiana and the ice storms. Stay warm and safe

02-03-2023, 01:46 PM	#4
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Terrific series of bird images Mike! The ice definitely didn't deter these birds from coming out. Glad to hear that you didn't catch the brunt of the ice storm. I just spent a few hours cutting up the fallen cedar branches in my backyard, but not a hint of ice remains today.

02-03-2023, 02:24 PM	#5
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Terrific captures, Mike! Stay safe in that weather! Thank you, Julie. Today we have sunshine and blue skies. Most of the ice is gone. I am glad you liked the images. ---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 03:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by phx.david Some beautiful shots. The ice brings back some bad memories of living in Indiana and the ice storms. Stay warm and safe Thanks much. Ice storms bring bad memories for me also. There is nothing like being the emergency contact for all the nursing homes in the state when the power goes out. We have sunshine today and the ice is virtually all gone. ---------- Post added 02-03-23 at 03:35 PM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK Terrific series of bird images Mike! The ice definitely didn't deter these birds from coming out. Glad to hear that you didn't catch the brunt of the ice storm. I just spent a few hours cutting up the fallen cedar branches in my backyard, but not a hint of ice remains today. Thank you so much, Todd. The birds don't mind coming out when the feeders are full. Most of our ice is also gone. We are glad to be able to get out. We haven't picked up our broken limbs yet.

02-03-2023, 06:09 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,986	Wow! None of the little critters got frozen to their perches??! You were quite busy finding excellent shots of these. I really like the bluebird(?) in number 3. Angky.

02-03-2023, 07:36 PM	#7
rhanz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,964	Originally posted by MikeNArk During the past several days we have been enduring an ice storm. Fortunately, we haven't had power outages in our immediate area, but many places south of us did. A selection of birds in the icy branches. Great pictures,keep your feeders full and stay warm.

02-03-2023, 07:44 PM	#8
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,147	Obviously none of them got cold feet in attempting this.