Stormy Weather

Yesterday was extremely blustery and rainy.  We lost power for a couple of hours mid-day.  You'd think with poor weather, I'd have more stitching to show than this border.

But even when it rains, I try to spend a bit of time outside.

I was reward with this V of Canada Geese.

I'm trying to improve the quality of my 'in flight' photos.

I still have a pair of Hairy Woodpeckers visiting.

This is the female.

And here's the male with the bright red 'v' on the back of his head.

I love how high up his legs are while his body rests lower down, and he uses his tail feathers as a prop.   

Early in the fall I had four or five Acorn Woodpeckers, but for the last little while, all that I've seen are this pair.

I do have female Red-Shafted Northern Flickers...

...as well as males. Once again they make use of their strong, stiff tail feathers as a prop - and look how high up their feet are as a counter-balance.