I Like Pigeons Because Nobody Else Does

My once-damaged 70-200mm lens is now back in my possession and I didn’t realize until now just how messed up it really was. No wonder I couldn’t take a decent picture! Apparently something on the end portion had come loose, no doubt when I was trying to wrench off the haze filter that had a bent rim from when I dropped it. The Canon repair people repaired, calibrated and cleaned it, leaving it like new.

I sat outside by the birdfeeders this afternoon for as long as I could bear. It’s 28°F today and I didn’t last long. I usually have to spend an hour sitting by the feeders until the birds are brave enough to venture forth. I only lasted about 30 minutes before the cold drove me indoors. I managed to get a photo of a Carolina Wren:

Of course as soon as I get inside they start showing up in droves. I took these through the glass door. A cardinal:

and the wren taking off from the feeder:

Might as well get some shots of the mutts while the camera is out:

The novelty of winter has worn off for me and I am really looking foward to spring when the plants and insects are back in action and I can spend more time outdoors. This cold weather stinks.