Raven v.s. Canada Goose!

A pair of Common Ravens descended on a small flock of Canada Geese that were feeding in a corn field. The Ravens were quite aggressive, possibly trying to steal corn pieces that the Geese had dug up from under the snow.

At one point, a Raven grabbed a feather that was still attached to the Canada Goose!! The Ravens eventually wandered off, perhaps to find something else to pester.

Winter Snow Birds!

Unmistakeable Northern Cardinals, female top, male bottom.

Golden-crowned Kinglet; one of 2 spotted in the gardens adjacent to the Sarnia Bay.

While I was watching the Eastern Screech Owl, a dog on leash passing by, quickly got the owl's attention! (The roosting box is on an island separate from the walking trails.)

Screech Owls are regularly poking their faces out of tree cavities.

Wind blown Canatara beach!

White-throated Sparrows winter in areas with dense low cover, including forest undergrowth and edges. They can also be found in well-vegetated suburbs and parks. Although found in southern Ontario in the winter, they aren't common at this time of year.

https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-throated-sparrow

A Red-bellied Woodpecker pair briefly shared the same tree.  This species is found locally throughout the entire year.

A wind blown Red-bellied Woodpecker.

A male Red-bellied Woodpecker spent a lot of time investigating caching places for the peanut. I watched it inspect several locations on 3 different trees! They often wedge nuts into tree bark crevices as deep as 1-3 inches. They create storage holes with their strong beaks to hide the food for later consumption.

https://birdfeederhub.com/facts-about-red-bellied-woodpeckers/

The Red-breasted Nuthatch has a greatly enlarged hind toe and a stubby tail. Both adaptations assist the bird when climbing downwards. The large toe provides secure footing; If the tail was long and floppy (rather than stubby), it would likely get in the way.

https://www.hww.ca/wildlife/birds/red-breasted-nuthatch/