What was Happening at the Other Feeders

Not all the action was at the suet feeders. There was plenty going on at the seed feeders. Especially after the squirrel left. I still have Goldfinches coming into the thistle feeder. And visitors at the seed feeder included Cardinals, House Finches and White-Throated Sparrows. There was also the Mourning Doves cleaning up under the seed feeder and snoozing in the dead sumacs on the hill.

More from the Feeders

Another day and I'm posting more birds from my new suet feeder. I found it back at Christmas time at a local nursery. Problem is that's the only place I can get the suet plugs, though. No big deal, I still load the old reliable suet cake cage. Today I have a Tufted Titmouse, a Dark-eyed Junco and a male Downy Woodpecker.

Busy Day at the Feeders

 

I know it's probably the snow and ice covered ground but my feeders have been inudated with birds lately. So, Sunday afternoon I cleaned the back window, sat and took pictures. I think I had at least 7 different birds in and out. They have managed to deplete my supplies, I'll need to make a run for supplies this week.

Catasauqua Fire Department

Catasauqua Fire Department, 338 Second Street, Catasauqua, Pa. Lehigh County Station 2. Organized in 1895 when the Borough of Catasauqua took control of the Phoenix Steam Fire Company No. 1 and the Southwark Hose Company No. 9. The East End Hose and Chemical Company was added in 1916 and the Catasauqua Rescue Squad and the Catasauqua Fire Police were added in 1968.
Phoenix Steam Fire Company No. 1, organized in 1845 as the Humane Fire Company and reorganized in 1866 as the Phoenix. Originally housed in the Crane Company Fire hall on Front Street in 1868 the moved to the new Town Hall and Engine House at 114-118 Church Street. In t 1976 the Borough moved out and in 1987 a two bay garage was  built at 338 Second Street next to the Southwark's station. The building is owned by the Southwark Hose Company No. 9.
Southwark Hose Company No. 9, 344 Second Street. Formed in 1873 when the Crane Iron Company bought a Steamer from the Southwark Hose Company No. 9 in Philadelphia and retained the name for their new company. Housed originally at the Crane pattern house at Front and Wood Streets. The Crane company would later build their firehouse. The engine is now housed at the Phoenix station next door because of the age of the old building.

Welcome to Chinatown

Somehow I've never noticed this sign hanging over Grand Street at Bowery. Behind Manhattan Bridal USA is the Bowery Savings Bank.

The Orange Lion

I didn't seem to get as many lion pictures as I usually do, but here is the orange one. There were more, and I have video of more than I took pictures of. Last year we saw a lot of the ceremonial dances blessing  businesses, we only saw one on Sunday.

The Gold Dragon

The Gold Dragons have to be one of the highlights of the Lunar New Years parade for me each year. I have pictures of it every time. We we set up on Mott Street just south of Hester Street and being at the start of the parade there was still a lot of enthusiasm with all the floats, marchers, lions and dragons.