Brrr-ds

We're in the middle of an unusual cold-snap here in Portland with a string of sub-freezing-temperatured days. Luckily, there has been little to no moisture in the air, disappointing school-children and the young-at-heart the whole city over. One perk of the unusual weather has been a swarm of hungry birds at my feeders. The first Townsend's Warbler of the season arrived this week, so there's no more denying December is fully upon us.

Townsend's Warbler

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Northern Flicker, male

Bushtit, female

Meet my new neighbor

White-Breasted Nuthatch

This guy moved into my neighborhood during the past couple of weeks. He's not as interested in getting to know me as his Red-breasted cousins, but doesn't seem to mind too much if I spy on him through the blinds.I wonder how he got his name...