Feeder activity from last weekend (trail cam experiment as well)

I have not been using my trail cam because I still haven't spoken with my neighbor about it.  But I had the idea to use during the day so it wouldn't show a bright flash.  So I tried using it on the ground to get squirrel shots and strapped on the tree to face the feeder.  The results were not spectacular.  I want to try it again but this time pointing the camera down more to catch movement better.

I'll get the Fox Squirrels out of the way first.

Here's a shot of four vacuuming up loose seed...

 

Now here is a trail cam ("squirrel cam") shot...

 

 

 

And one more.  If you look close, you'll see the squirrel is running away and has all four legs in the air...

 

 

 

Sticking with the trail cam, here are two attempts at capturing activity on the feeder.  In the first picture, you can see a Black-capped Chickadee on a branch and then the second picture you will see it on the feeder...

 

 

 

The bird that I've been after this winter is the Black-capped Chickadee.  If you read about them, you'll ready two things.  They can be trained to eat out of your hand and they are also extremely cautious.  They hit the feeder and then off to branch to eat so I haven't taken a good picture this season (to me anyway).  But Sunday was a good day!  See for yourself...

 

 

(above)  Looks like corn in its bill.

 

(above)  Eyeing the feeder.

 

(above)  Reaching in.

 

 

I'm separating the photos by type this time.  Next up is a Downy Woodpecker (looks like a female again).  These will look similar to the last batch of photos and hard to choose which to post so I will post them all.

 

 

And finally, my always reliable White-breasted Nuthatch.  They really don't seem bothered by me and are fun to catch upside down.

 

 

 

(above)  "Hello in there!"  Look at the feet.

 

(above) A classic pose.

 

(above)  Looks like a longer bill but has seed in it.

 

That is all.  I'll be watching for any birds that might be migrating.