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This Winter has been a chilly one here in the Pacific NW .. More freezing temps than many of the preceding years and SNOW... shhh.. We don't like using that 4 letter word here... Hopefully back on track now as things return to normal.

Amazingly through all this cold weather.. The birds flourish!

Happy Weekend,

LuckyT

Sir A .. February 6th

Pileated with snow bokeh (Feb 6th)

Mizz "A" Feb 7th

Sir "A" Feb 8th

Feb 9th .. rain on snow Varied Thrush (tough to focus that morning)

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Feb 11, 2017 at 12:58 PM

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Outstanding Terry

Feb 11, 2017 at 12:59 PM

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Beautifle images Terry. See, show is good!

Morris

Feb 11, 2017 at 02:23 PM

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All beauties.

Feb 11, 2017 at 05:30 PM

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beautiful, the snowy background with these birds are really nice.

Feb 11, 2017 at 06:53 PM

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This is a super set Terry ~ Ron

Feb 11, 2017 at 07:29 PM

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a very nice set Terry

Feb 11, 2017 at 08:16 PM

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beautifully done, Terry

Feb 11, 2017 at 08:22 PM

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It's a beauty!

Feb 11, 2017 at 08:50 PM

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Sweet set. Thanks for sharing.

John

Feb 11, 2017 at 09:32 PM

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Well done, Terry. I especially like the comp of the Varied Thrush

Feb 11, 2017 at 10:25 PM

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Gorgeous work. Love seeing the hummers with the snow.

Birdie

Feb 11, 2017 at 10:28 PM

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Terry, what a beautiful set of images. The last one really jumps out to me, but all are great!
Keith W.

Feb 11, 2017 at 11:44 PM

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Fabulous set Terry....Vancouver Island must be this little island oasis that keeps it's residents year round that almost no other place so far north is capable of doing.....finding hummers in the snow is so out of the typical for those of us who only see them either in tropical places or during the warmer months of the year where we live.
Eric

Feb 12, 2017 at 06:18 AM

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Great shots Terry. #4 stands out to me as portraying the winter conditions around the hummer the best. Don't be too afraid of that 4 letter word, I'm just sending a bit of that stuff down there ahead of me so I don't get too home sick when I arrive

TFS
Geoff

Feb 12, 2017 at 08:04 AM

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Ted ellis wrote:
Outstanding Terry

Ted.. Thanks very much .. I do enjoy observing these creatures!

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morris wrote:
Beautifle images Terry. See, show is good!

Morris Hi Morris .. Well.. we are mostly allergic to SN*W around here, but mother nature has her ways!

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steve_a_reno wrote:
All beauties. Hey Steve,, Thank YOU

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surfnron wrote:
This is a super set Terry ~ Ron Appreciate your note, Ron!

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kmunroe wrote:
a very nice set Terry Many Thanks!!

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kdacharya wrote:
beautifully done, Terry Thanks so much!!

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terriwh wrote:
It's a beauty!

Thanks

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johnohio wrote:
Sweet set. Thanks for sharing.

John My pleasure. thanks for you're note!

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psharvic wrote:
Well done, Terry. I especially like the comp of the Varied Thrush Thank you .. Those Varied Thrushes are shy birds for me but that day they were all over the yard and especially in my cherry tree.

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birdied wrote:
Gorgeous work. Love seeing the hummers with the snow.

Birdie Birdied.. Thank You .. I thought shooting in the snow was novel .. But I hope it doesn't become a trend around here!!!

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kwilliam8 wrote:
Terry, what a beautiful set of images. The last one really jumps out to me, but all are great!
Keith W. Many Thanks .. yes, that Thrush is a colourful thing, especially with the asphalt bokeh!!!

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eyelaser wrote:
Fabulous set Terry....Vancouver Island must be this little island oasis that keeps it's residents year round that almost no other place so far north is capable of doing.....finding hummers in the snow is so out of the typical for those of us who only see them either in tropical places or during the warmer months of the year where we live.
Eric Hi Eric .. indeed.. I recently started a flickr account and had a few folks wondering whee on the planet these were taken .. Snow here isn't common (fortunately) but it does occur and watching the hummingbird behavior during the cold is remarkable... They don't really seem to notice, but perhaps become even more aggressive in guarding their feeders...

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arbitrage wrote:
Great shots Terry. #4 stands out to me as portraying the winter conditions around the hummer the best. Don't be too afraid of that 4 letter word, I'm just sending a bit of that stuff down there ahead of me so I don't get too home sick when I arrive

TFS
Geoff Dang it Geoff.. Don't be bringing that while peril ( SN#W) with you when you land here to reside.. You wouldn't be a popular guy if associated with the cause of Vancouver Island cooling! Besides, I know a man of your "means" can fly off to find snow as needed!!!

and Thanks for you're note ... Looking forward to meeting you this Summer.. Terry ...

Call me Sir "flash"

Winter makes me itchy!

Winter temperatures take the colour out!

Feb 12, 2017 at 11:25 AM

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Those are really nice...interesting how the Anna's are colonizing snow country in the last few years. They don't migrate and we have them in Central Oregon where the temp reguarly can fall to -20F.

Feb 12, 2017 at 03:10 PM

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marvellous images. surprised to see these "tropical" birds in the snow. One would they would migrate to the warmer place. Possible some one is feeding them?

Feb 12, 2017 at 06:40 PM

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Wonderful set! I'm pretty fed up with your four-letter word here in the NE U.S. but I must say I think it added value to your pictures! It's rare for me to see any HBs in snow and though I feel for the little buggers, it sure compliments their already-beautiful selves.

Nicely done; thanks for posting.

--Kim

Feb 13, 2017 at 06:03 AM

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mogul wrote:
Those are really nice...interesting how the Anna's are colonizing snow country in the last few years. They don't migrate and we have them in Central Oregon where the temp reguarly can fall to -20F. Thats absolutely incredible.. I had no idea they could withstand such cold.. On occasion here we may see -8C ( arounf 18F) -20F is near -30 C Thats wild... These little things are tougher than we think! Thanks for your note... Terry

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nugeny wrote:
marvellous images. surprised to see these "tropical" birds in the snow. One would they would migrate to the warmer place. Possible some one is feeding them? Yes indeed.. But as far as I know, this species does not migrate... That said, they have been seen in Alaska and Saskatchewan .. so perhaps some do try to expand their ranges and either die in Winter or head back to warmer habitats??

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wonderer wrote:
Wonderful set! I'm pretty fed up with your four-letter word here in the NE U.S. but I must say I think it added value to your pictures! It's rare for me to see any HBs in snow and though I feel for the little buggers, it sure compliments their already-beautiful selves.

Nicely done; thanks for posting.

--Kim Thanks so much for your note!!! very appreciated!... Terry

Feb 13, 2017 at 08:40 PM

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