Birding: January 2026

January was full of snow and extremely cold weather, which means most of the bird-watching was done in the front yard! This month features plenty of local winter favorites. I even added a new lifer when a (I think) Cooper’s Hawk flew into a brushy area of the front yard (last picture in the set).

Sony A7IV, 200-600 G


Dark-Eyed Junco

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Tufted Titmouse

Other local favorites