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Downy woodpecker on the birdfeeder.

#BirdWatching #Bird #DownyWoodpecker #Woodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Downy woodpecker on the birdfeeder. Downy woodpecker on the birdfeeder.
January 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Fresh snow for a new year!

#snow #ctwx #ctweather #TrumbullCt #Connecticut #snowstorm #HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Happy New Snow!

#ctwx #ctweather #snow #snowstorm #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
January 1, 2026 at 6:02 AM
There was a beautiful waxing gibbous moon in the night sky over Trumbull, CT tonight. The clouds gave it a gentle halo when photographed right.

#NightSky #Moon #Luna #Astrophotography #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Waxing Gibbous Moon over Trumbull, CT Waxing Gibbous Moon over Trumbull, CT
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Lots of confrontations and interactions on the birdfeeder today. Snow makes for strange fellow-feeders in the winter.

#BirdWatching #Cardinal #Sparrow #TuftedTitmouse #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Cardinal and Tufted Titmouse at the birdfeeder Cardinal and Tufted Titmouse at the birdfeeder Cardinal and House Sparrow at the birdfeeder Cardinal and House Sparrow at the birdfeeder
December 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A beautiful daytime waxing gibbous moon shining overhead this afternoon.

#Moon #Luna #DaytimeMoon #Astrophotoghraphy #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Waxing gibbous moon in a blue sky Waxing gibbous moon in a blue sky Waxing gibbous moon in a blue sky
December 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Even on a windy, blustery, chilly day, some freshly baked break can make anyone smile.

#Squirrel #CuteNature #CuteWildlife #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
December 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Somehow the seedbell is less of a combat zone in the rain. A downy woodpecker and carolina wren can share it without any aggression.

#BirdWatching #Birds #BirdFeeder #DownyWoodpecker #CarolinaWren #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
A downy woodpecker and carolina wren on a seed bell.
December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A handsome house sparrow hanging out in our apple tree on a foggy day.

#BirdWatching #Bird #HouseSparrow #Sparrow #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
House sparrow in the fog
December 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Beautiful snowfall tonight!

#Snow #SnowStorm #CTWeather #CTWX #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
December 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Beautiful waxing crescent moon over Trumbull, CT on Christmas night.

Merry Christmas!

#Christmas #Moon #Luna #WaxingCrescentMoon #Astronomy #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Waxing crescent moon on Christmas night
December 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My photos from tonight's Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Beacon Hill Church in Monroe, CT are up and ready for your viewing.

See the whole set here: www.flickr.com/photos/nomad...

#Christmas #XMas #ChristmasEve #XMasEve #ChristmasEveService #XMasEveService #CandlelightService
Lit candles across the front of the church A couple passing the light between them Families lighting each other's candles The flame being passed all around the church
December 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We took a ride around #TrumbullCT last night appreciating all of the beautiful Christmas lights. Thanks to everyone who decorated to celebrate the season!

See the full set here: www.flickr.com/photos/nomad...

#ChristmasLights #XMasLights #Christmas #XMas #Connecticut
House decorated with white lights and an inflatable Christmas creche Tree decorated with icicle lights and snowmen House decorated with green Christmas lights and a white tree Christmas light tree and many inflatable decorations
December 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Mrs. Cardinal stops by almost every day now. Whether to see the birdfeeder or get her picture taken, I leave the viewer to decide. ;-)

#BirdWatching #Bird #Cardinal #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Female cardinal in an apple tree Female cardinal in an apple tree
December 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Lots of beautiful big snowflakes falling this morning. Hoping for a white Christmas!

#WhiteChristmas #Snow #CTWX #CTWeather #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
December 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A cute little female downy woodpecker was exploring a rotten maple tree out back for grubs and bugs.

#BirdWatching #Bird #Woodpecker #DownyWoodpecker #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Female downy woodpecker on a maple tree
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The sunset was like a bonfire in the sky tonight!

#Sunset #Dusk #Twilight #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Fiery orange sunset over Trumbulll, CT Fiery orange sunset over Trumbulll, CT Fiery orange sunset over Trumbulll, CT Fiery orange sunset over Trumbulll, CT
December 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We saw some beautiful iridescent (rainbow) clouds over Shelton, CT this afternoon. Always a blessing to see a rainbow in the sky!

#IridescentClouds #RainbowClouds #Rainbow #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Iridescent clouds happen when ice crystals in the heavens catch the suns rays JUST right, causing a rainbow spectrum to be visible. Iridescent clouds happen when ice crystals in the heavens catch the suns rays JUST right, causing a rainbow spectrum to be visible. Iridescent clouds happen when ice crystals in the heavens catch the suns rays JUST right, causing a rainbow spectrum to be visible. Iridescent clouds happen when ice crystals in the heavens catch the suns rays JUST right, causing a rainbow spectrum to be visible.
December 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Sometimes it’s hard to be a Cardinal… but your beauty still shines thru the rain!

#BirdWatching #Bird #Cardinal #MrsCardinal #TrumbullCT #Connecticut #CTWeather #RainStorm
Mrs Cardinal, proud despite the rain Mrs. Cardinal, shaking off the rain Mrs. Cardinal, soggy in the rain
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Frost crystals were glittering in the sun this morning.

#Frost #Winter #IceCrystals #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Ice crystals from frost Ice crystals from frost Ice crystals from frost Ice crystals from frost
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Mrs. Cardinal is always ready for her close-up. But not always happy about it.

#BirdWatching #Cardinal #MrsCardinal #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Female cardinal in an apple tree
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The blue jay brings a welcome pop of vibrance on a gray day that threatens to steal all color from the world.

#BirdWatching #Bird #BueJay #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Bue Jay on a gray day Bue Jay on a gray day Bue Jay on a gray day
December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Dark-eyed junco (i.e. “snow bird”) taking flight from our apple tree.  (I wish we could see his eyes, but I love the sense of motion.)

#BirdWatching #DarkEyedJunco #Snowbird #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Dark-eyed junco (i.e. “snow bird”) taking flight from our apple tree.  
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Mrs. Cardinal was in the apple tree this morning, playing amidst the shadows and snacking on some seed from the birdfeeder.

#BirdWatching #Cardinal #MrsCardinal #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Female cardinal in an apple tree Female cardinal in an apple tree
December 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A beautiful Blue Jay in our apple tree after the winter storm. It’s hard finding breakfast at 15 F (-10 C)!

#BirdWatching #BlueJay #Bird #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
Blue Jay in an apple tree Blue jay in the morning sun
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM