When we have heavy rainstorms, some of the larger birds are determined to tank up on food. This male cardinal was eating right through the worst of a storm.
The goldfinches are all over the serviceberry trees, but they are a bit too far for photos. Here is a shot of a male goldfinch in full breeding color that came in closer for his portrait during a rainy period.
On a rainy day last week, the catbirds were out and about the backyard. They weren't minding the rain at all. We have a pair that are still eating away at all the holly berries.
The male bluebird had finished all the mealworms I put out, having taken most of them to the chicks in the nest. Here he is actually having to work for the rest of his meal in the rain.
Most of the birds were perched in the dense evergreens across the road during the nasty weather last week. Two male cardinals are competing for territory, so this male ventured out into the blowing snow to stake his claim.
The evening grosbeaks are not going to be around much longer, so I am getting lots of shots while I can. The wet snow was sticking to this female's beak as she ate sunflower seeds.
