A fellow critter-loving friend of mine posted a few pictures of winter birds a few days ago on Facebook, and a link to an article featuring lots of such birds.  Some of them are so gorgeous that I knew right then I would share them for Saturday’s surprise!  It amazes me that these small, seemingly-delicate creatures can withstand the cold of winter, but somehow they do!

American Goldfinch

American Robins

Anna’s Hummingbird

Barred Owls

Black-Capped Chickadees

Blue Jays

Bohemian Waxwing

California Scrub Jay

Cedar Waxwing

Common Grackle

Common Redpole

Cooper’s Hawk

Downy Woodpecker

Eastern Bluebirds

Great Grey Owl

Mockingbird

Mourning Doves

Northern Cardinals

Northern Flicker (left); European Starling and Northern Flicker (right)

Snowy Owl

Tufted Titmouse

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Yellow-Shafted Flicker

Aren’t they beautiful?  I hope they made you smile this Saturday winter morn!  Be sure to check out the website for some tips about feeding winter birds and winter bird photography.  Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!