I hurried to the window in my west-facing living room. There it was in all its glory — a gorgeous December sunset, made even more spectacular with the infusion of snow and ice. Oh gawd, where’s my camera? As any photographer knows, light can change from minute to minute. From second to second. You have to grab the moment when given the chance. Hurry, time is of the essence…

Now, with a total of nine feeders (not counting the three hummingbird feeders put out this week), it’s a regular bird fest for breakfast lunch and dinner. Our backyard has become a haven for over 40 species of our flying …

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