Our birdfeeders have been busy this winter. We’ve attracted old favorites and a few new species. The Dark Eyed Junco.
![Dark Eyed Junco ©SHP 2018-0180.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/DarkEyedJuncoC2A9SHP2018-0180.jpg)
The Yellow Finch, an old favorite but we saw Red Finches this winter too.
![Yellow Finch ©SHP 2018-0183.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/YellowFinchC2A9SHP2018-0183.jpg)
![Red Finch ©SHP 2018-0192.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/RedFinchC2A9SHP2018-0192.jpg)
The Tufted Titmouse is a regular but the Marsh Sparrow is new.
![Tufted Titmouse ©SHP 2018-0279.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/TuftedTitmouseC2A9SHP2018-0279.jpg)
![Marsh Sparrow ©SHP 2018-0204.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/MarshSparrowC2A9SHP2018-0204.jpg)
I was thrilled that the Red Bellied Woodpecker was calmer this year. I saw him last year but wasn’t able to get a photo. He’s a little more relaxed this year.
![Red Bellied Woodpecker ©SHP 2018-0230.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/RedBelliedWoodpeckerC2A9SHP2018-0230.jpg)
And my personal favorite, the Cardinal.
![Cardinal at feeder 01012018-0717.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/Cardinalatfeeder01012018-0717.jpg)
![Female Cardinal 365Project #001 01012018-0725.jpg](https://sharonhoustonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16470/2018/04/FemaleCardinal365Project2300101012018-0725.jpg)
The chick-a-dee’s are beginning to inspect the birdhouses so I know spring is here! But I need to prevent the snakes from eating the baby birds – – – it’s happened before and I don’t want it to happen again!! If you have any ideas to deter the snakes please share in the comments! I’d appreciate any advice. (and if I’ve mis-labeled a bird please let me know)
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