Wings clipped, I can still do some birding

Carolina wren, beak open, clings to a suet feeder cage.

Last week I had knee replacement surgery, and it will be a few if not several weeks before I can get back out into the fields. Even though I’m largely homebound, I can still partake of the pleasure of watching the birds through the windows that frame our backyard and the golf course beyond it.

Yesterday was sunny, and a Carolina wren that was snacking at our suet feeder was my cue to pick up my camera and stake out a spot on a chair near the back door.

I blasted off several shots of the wren and also aimed at a few dark-eyed juncos, mourning doves, house sparrows, a downy woodpecker and a squirrel. Some were photogenic than others, and I have chosen accordingly for this post. 🦅

Female downy woodpecker clings to the side of a tube feeder.
Female downy woodpecker on the tube feeder.

Published by Dan

University media executive by day, blogger by night, I am a well-traveled resident of New Jersey

5 thoughts on “Wings clipped, I can still do some birding

  1. Dan, I’m sorry to hear about your knee replacement, but it’s great to see that you’re still finding ways to enjoy birding from home. Wishing you a smooth recovery and hoping you’ll be back out in the field soon!

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