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It was 8 F (-13.33 C) when these were taken. All the birds were fluffed up against the cold and wind as they snatched a meal from our birdfeeder.

#BirdWatching #Borb #Bird #Birds #Fluffy #SoVeryCold #ColdColdCold #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Carolina wren puffed up against the extreme cold and winds while trying to eat from our birdfeeder White-breasted Nuthatch puffed up against the extreme cold and winds while trying to eat from our birdfeeder Tufted Titmouse on our birdfeeder Female downy woodpecker puffed up against the extreme cold and winds while trying to eat from our birdfeeder
February 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Our backyard grey squirrel was happy to find some discarded watermelon which he turned into an impromptu picnic!

#Squirrel #SuburbanWildlife #BackyardWildlife #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Grey squirrel snatching watermelon Grey squirrel snatching watermelon
February 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
This lovely female red-bellied woodpecker loves exploring our maple trees for delicious grubs.

#BirdWatching #RedBelliedWoodpecker #Woodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Female red-bellied woodpecker on a maple tree. Female red-bellied woodpecker on a maple tree.
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
They call the dark-eyed junco as the “snow bird”. He showed up today and snow is forecast for tonight, so the name may be apt.

#DarkEyedJunco #SnowBird #BirdWatching #Bird #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Dark-eyed junco in an apple tree
February 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The mockingbirds seemed to hide out when temperatures were close to zero, but now that we’re close to freezing with a warm sun overhead they have returned.

#BirdWatching #Mockingbird #NothernMockingbird #TrumbullCT #Connecticut #Bird
Northern mockingbird in an apple tree Northern mockingbird in an apple tree
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is happy that things are warming up a bit. I wonder if the sap they love so much has started to flow again?

#BirdWatching #YellowBelliedSapsucker #Sapsucker #Woodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker on a Maple Tree branch Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker on a Maple Tree branch
February 4, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Carolina Wren and Chickadee sitting on a seed bell... trying not to freeze their little backsides off!

#BirdWatching #CarolinaWren #Wren #BlackCappedChickadee #Chickadee #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Carolina Wren and Chickadee sitting on a birdfeeder
February 3, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Our backyard squirrel was *thrilled* to get his paws on some discarded honeydew melon. A shot of sugar and vitamins was definitely a welcome change of pace.

#GraySquirrel #GreySquirrel #Squirrel #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Grey Squirrel with a bit of honey dew melon Grey Squirrel with a bit of honey dew melon
February 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Jupiter and his moons were lined up to put on a show this evening!

#Astronomy #Astrophotography #Jupiter #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Jupiter and his moons in alignment in the night sky over Trumbull, CT
February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The yellow-belled sapsucker is a persistent presence this winter and has the most fun name to say among woodpeckers.

#BirdWatching #YellowBelliedSapsucker #Woodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Yellow-bellied sapsucker on a maple tree
February 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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I will never understand how Trump was legally able to run in 2024 after trying to strong arm governors to defraud voters, and then, when that didn’t work, a violent coup. We let a traitor re-enter the White House.
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Sometimes the downy woodpeckers visit the apple tree. It’s never to peck at it, but just to look around and find the next promising target for their powerful beaks.

#BirdWatching #DownyWoodpecker #Woodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Female Downy Woodpecker in an Apple Tree Female Downy Woodpecker in an Apple Tree
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The red-shouldered hawk relocated to the side yard and resumed his hunt for lunch. He found it somewhere along Madison Avenue!

#BirdWatching #Hawk #RedShoulderedHawk #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Red-Shouldered Hawk in the Side Yard Red-Shouldered Hawk in the Side Yard Red-Shouldered Hawk in the Side Yard Red-Shouldered Hawk in the Side Yard
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The local red-shouldered hawk was perched just above our birdfeeder today. Thankfully, he flew off before going after any of our friends.

#BirdWatching #RedShoulderedHawk #Hawk #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Red-Shouldered Hawk by the Birdfeeder Red-Shouldered Hawk by the Birdfeeder Red-Shouldered Hawk by the Birdfeeder Red-Shouldered Hawk by the Birdfeeder
January 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Depending on the moment, the yellow-bellied sapsucker is either the most stately or the goofiest looking bird in our yard.

#BirdWatching #YellowBelliedSapsucker #Woodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Yellow-bellied sapsucker on a maple tree in the backyard Yellow-bellied sapsucker on a maple tree in the backyard Yellow-bellied sapsucker on a maple tree in the backyard Yellow-bellied sapsucker on a maple tree in the backyard
January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
No matter how cold it gets, the downy woodpeckers remain quick and spritely as they seek out food.

#BirdWatching #DownyWoodpecker #Woodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Female downy woodpecker on a maple tree Female downy woodpecker on a maple tree Female downy woodpecker on a maple tree Female downy woodpecker on a maple tree
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Fluffed up against the cold!

#BirdWatching #Borb #Bird #BlueJay #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Blue Jay in an Apple Tree Blue Jay in an Apple Tree Blue Jay in an Apple Tree
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Squirrels are amazing climbers, no matter the tree, building, or windsock.

#Squirrel #GraySquirrel #GreySquirrel #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Grey squirrel in maple trees Grey squirrel in maple trees
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Google Translate says this can be rendered in English as “It is SO cold! Doesn’t anyone have a heating pad sized for a sparrow?!”

#SoVeryCold #ColdColdCold #BirdWatching #bird #Sparrow #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
January 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM
A red-shouldered hawk stopped by the neighbor’s yard today to admire the snowy scenery and hunt for some dinner.

#BirdWatching #RedShoulderedHawk #Hawk #Raptor #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Red-shouldered hawk launching himself to flight Red-shouldered hawk perched and hunting Red-shouldered hawk perched and hunting Red-shouldered hawk perched and hunting
January 26, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Even the sculptures can hardly “bear” the cold. 😁❄️⛄️🌨️
Carved wooden bear in the snow
January 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
A vibrant cardinal and a hungry white-throated sparrow in the snow under our birdfeeder.

#BirdWatching #Cardinal #Sparrow #WhiteThroatedSparrow #TrumbullCT #Connecticut #Snow #Snowstorm #CTWeather #CTWX
Cardinal & sparrow in the snow Cardinal & Sparrow in the snow
January 25, 2026 at 3:32 PM
REMINDER: The ability for different states to handle school in different ways is a FEATURE of our system and NOT a bug. Sometimes there is no "best way" to do something, but there is a "best way" to adapt to local conditions and culture. www.ctinsider.com/news/educati...
CT won't join NYC in holding school online on Monday if closed: 'Kids should be kids on snow days'
“Our thoughts are that kids should be kids on snow days," Southington Superintendent Steven Madancy said.
www.ctinsider.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Birds at the feeder in the snow. #snow #snowstorm #ctweather #ctwx #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
January 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM
We visited the Newtown Community Center in single-digit temperatures to see the Curiosity Indoor Flea Market, put on by shopthecuriosity.com/.

See the whole set here: www.flickr.com/photos/nomad...

#FleaMarket #CuriosityFleaMarket #NewtownCT #NewtownCommunityCenter
Shopping custom Lego mini-figs Folk art at the flea market Shopping vintage music tapes Shoping vintage video games at the flea market
January 24, 2026 at 11:32 PM