Spring

Spring is rapidly breaking out.
The last days were very sunny and I could even sit outside, without wearing a coat.
Birds tweeting everywhere...
Doves busy finding a breeding spot in a nearby conifer.
Bumbles, bumbling on the crocus...
Birds chasing each other.
I think they love it and so do I.

Squirrel

A few days ago, suddenly Squirrel came along.
I had thrown some nuts outside, hoping he would come.
And yes there he was! sitting perfectly still on a great spot for a photo.
Such a beauty!
He immediately stole my heart.

dead Sparrow

Empty apple tree

One week ago

It is amazing that in one week time
the birds have eaten all the apples.

Redwings

This morning, quite early, again an invasion of birds coming to feast in the apple tree.
At first I thought, Hey the Fieldfares are back again!
So I grabbed my camera to capture the birds.
To my amazement it were no Farefields
I saw above the eye a white stripe and a red coloured wing area.
It must be a couple of Redwings,Turdus iliacus, Koperwieken.
And yep...
a group of Redwings...!
These birds also come from the North, like Sweden, Finland and Norway,
and also come here in Holland to escape the freezing cold.

Fieldfare

A few days ago, suddenly a group of at least 6 or 7 Fieldfares,Turdus pilaris,Kramsvogels
landed in the small apple tree to feast on the little apples.
For such a small tree it was packed.
I was not able to catch all of them in the tree.
However one wanted to pose and I was happy.

This bird is not a common bird in Holland.
Only during wintertimes he comes here flying from the northern countries like Norway, Sweden, Finland or even Siberia.

Apple feast

The apples are frozen and now a delight for the blackbirds.
They are feasting, having an apple party!

Greenfinch

Beautiful greenfinch showing up, looking for something to snack.

robin drinking icewater

Another gorgeous moment, Robin drinking icewater.

Delight

He is such a delight, every time I see him, looking for something to eat

Snowdrops coming out

Despite the snow,
These brave hearts have come out, to announce new Life.
Spring is coming out!
(click image to see their sparkles)

Sparkles

This morning beautiful layer of snow everywhere.
I love the fresh fallen snow, changing the world into mesmerizing tranquility and peace.
Later the sun broke out, playing with the melting snow drops into lightning sparkles.