Зима на Чикагщине выдалась снежная и морозная. В такую погоду, кормушки за моим окном особенно популярны среди "Диких Местных". Можно фотографировать в шлепанцах через стекло гостинной.
Больше "Диких Местных" на моем вебсайте: http://www.mikereyfman.com/gallery.php
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Northern Cardinal (Red Robin) & Black-capped Chickadee
Красный (Виргинский) Кардинал и Черноголовая Гаичка
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Downy Woodpecker
Пушистый дятел
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Dark-eyed Junco (Snowbird)
Темноглазая юнко
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White-breasted nuthatch
Каролинский поползень
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Northern Cardinal (Red Robin) female
Самка Краснoго (Виргинского) Кардинала
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Black-capped Chickadees
Черноголовые Гаички
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Red-bellied Woodpecker & House Sparrows
Краснобрюхий дятел и Домовые воробьи
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House Sparrows & Northern Cardinal (Red Robin) female
Домовые воробьи и самка Краснoго (Виргинского) Кардинала
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с пояснениями:
BIRDS DON’T NEED TO BE FED
Wildlife has adapted to the environment they live in. Animals are therefore very capable of finding their own food and don’t require our help. The birds and squirrels who live in their natural habitat along hiking trails don’t need to be fed. They have easy access to their natural foods.
FEEDING WILDLIFE CAN SPREAD DISEASE When animals congregate in larger numbers than normal, it’s very easy to spread disease and parasites between them.
WILDLIFE LOSE THE ABILITY TO FIND THEIR OWN FOOD If animals are fed a steady diet of handouts from men, it alters their behaviour and population dynamics. When humans are absent, the wildlife may starve.
Feeding wild animals may be rewarding to the person doing the feeding, but it can be dangerous for wildlife.
И так далее. Иными словами я до сих пор на распутье...