Just random stuff...

My search for the bird that was making such loud threatening noises
ended yesterday when I found this little guy.
I guess he or she must have a nest near my back deck,
because the noise starts up every time I let my dog out in the back yard.
I believe it's a wren,
but I surely didn't know they could make a raucous noise like that.
...A grackle or blackbird maybe, but surely not a wren!

I have another little wren, and she sings all the time...even when she's sitting on her nest in the small birdhouse in my apple tree.
She looks much smaller in size than the one in my back yard,
and she doesn't seem to mind having me nearby.

This little bird perched on my feeder,
on and off for several days.
I think he (or she!) is either sick or blind,
...or maybe both.
I believe it's a female house finch,
but I'm not sure.
I was concerned she might have "bird flu"...

In my Rock4Today post this week,

I mentioned God as our Provider.

He says if He takes care of the birds of the air,

surely He will take care of us.

When I'm having a tough day,

I need to remember that!

Linking up with Stewart for Wild Bird Wednesday.

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Ozarks Ice Storm

I smiled as I saw the cardinal and junco hiding under the eve
of my neighbor's house to get shelter from the freezing rain this morning.

I had spotted this little house finch earlier,
just as the sleet and freezing rain were beginning.

Look at the little ice crystals on the tail of this little tufted titmouse.
 He was taking shelter under a wider banner above him.

The cardinals seemed to be waiting in line at the feeder
for the finches to clear out.

And finches there were!
Is this a goldfinch in winter clothing,
or a pine siskin finch?

The feeder was "aflutter" with them!

I love the verse from Matthew 6:26 that says:

"Look at the birds.

 They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns,

 for your heavenly Father feeds them.

 And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are?"

I guess God was using me just a little bit to help take care of His creatures.

He probably didn't need my help,

but I certainly enjoyed the show!

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