Images Dated 25th December 2007

Fluffy Sheltie Dog Looking Wistful

Double-coated Shetland Sheepdog with such beguiling eyes. The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog. The original name of this breed was Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy among the Rough Collie breeders at the time, so the breed's name was formally changed to Shetland Sheepdog

© Wes Eggins

Red-breasted Nuthatch - in winter feeding on pine cone seeds

JZ-2953
Red-breasted Nuthatch - in winter feeding on pine cone seeds.
Connecticut in January
Sitta canadensis
Jim Zipp
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Red crossbill - pair, male and female in winter

JZ-2848
Red crossbill - pair, male and female in winter
December, CT. USA
Loxia curvirostra
Jim Zipp
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