January Stitch January Birds

I've picked my next snowman - a Lizzie Kate called "Tis the Season".

Our weather pattern has been several days of rain followed by a morning or afternoon or blue sky followed by more rain. 

The Canada Geese flew overhead during one of the brief blue skies spells.

Here's a male House Finch to brighten a dull day.

I think all the Juncos were basking in the sunshine.

Here's a close up.

The quality of light makes such a difference in a bird's appearance.

A Black-capped Chickadee in strong light.

A Black-capped Chickadee with dull defused light.

And here's a Chestnut-backed Chickadee!

It always makes me smile to see a Red-breasted Nuthatch. The Nuthatch and the Chickadees are big fans of my newest bird feeder.