Today before the front moves in and the temperatures drop and the rain sweeps in, I tried out my new chair stand that is big enough to fit myself, tripod and camera (even Jack came in for a short visit). The blind worked very well as the birds came and went and didn’t seem to mind the occasional shutter noise. The blind is compact and can quickly be setup or taken down. Here are the shots I took...

He landed just in time before the rain moved in.

Although Jack and I are both sick we had to get out of the house this morning so we sat on the deck for a few minutes … Saw a few...

A quick meal at the feeder on this wet cold December day.    

We are having our first good snow of the season…and for Tennessee folks this is exciting. Feeders are busy today as the Cardinal waits his turn.

Enjoying the warm weather before the rain moves in for the next three days. Male Cardinal.