Sean Simon captured a lovely picture of a dark-eyed junco perched on a tree near his balcony during a fresh snowfall in February. Being situated close to the upper branches of a neighboring tree attracts a variety of birds to his condo. For more captivating winter bird photographs, don’t forget to browse through the top 51 images submitted by our readers.

Christine Fagerlie shared some delightful pictures of a wintry junco bird perched on the branches of her front deck. The snowy February in Minnesota brought many challenges for the wildlife, but these hardy little birds are known to thrive in cold weather and only fly south to the upper United States during winter months. Have you ever heard the sound of a dark-eyed junco?

Linda Meerten observes the hardy little Junco, which thrives at an altitude of 3,500 feet throughout the year. Despite being small, these birds can survive even in areas with heavy snowfall, as Linda witnessed them getting food even with 5 feet of snow around the creek. She shares a picture of one such bird in her yard during the winter season.

Veronica Palmer shares her delightful encounter with a charming Oregon Junco while birdwatching in Agoura Hills, California. The bird caught her attention with its distinctive flying pattern and dark eyes, pausing to look at her before vanishing into the shrubs nearby. Veronica finds the bird’s mustache-like markings on its face particularly endearing and it brings a smile to her face.

Candace Porth shares her experience of spotting a dark-eyed junco (red-backed) while strolling around Goldwater Lake in Prescott, Arizona. Even though she had seen several of them, they preferred to stay hidden. However, a lucky moment presented itself when one of them finally perched atop a rock, which she captured in a photo.

Brian Magnier shares his experience of spotting a group of dark-eyed juncos during winter in La Grande, Oregon. He patiently waited for one of them to come out and was fortunate enough to capture a stunning image of a junco perched on a branch in front of a backdrop of reddish willows. The snow in front of the red trees added a beautiful crispness to the picture.

Ava Lanes shares an adorable picture of a junco bird that she captured in her yard on a chilly winter day. She expresses her fondness for this particular photo, which turned out to have the perfect Christmas tree lights serving as a backdrop. Ava credits her mother for instilling in her a love for nature’s creations such as birds, butterflies, and flowers.

Cynthia Raught shares her experience of enjoying the sight of birds that visit her feeders during the cold February days in Pennsylvania. To capture a more personable photo of these feathered friends, she decided to put out a teacup and saucer with some seed in it. She got lucky when two birds, a dark-eyed junco and a tufted titmouse, showed up at the same time. Despite their fleeting presence, Cynthia managed to snap a quick photo of them before they flew off.

During the pandemic and quarantine, bird watching became a favorite hobby of mine. I was fascinated by the variety of feathered visitors that buzzed around our busy feeder in the backyard. I would often spend hours just sitting near the window with my trusty camera, capturing shot after beautiful shot of these winged friends. One of my personal favorites is the dark-eyed junco, who flew from the feeder to a nearby Nandina bush, which had a lovely red backdrop that really made him stand out. This photo is courtesy of Melissa Shirk.

Kay Craig Spurlock recounts a moment captured in a photograph during an extremely cold winter. She explains how the heavy snowfall made it impossible to leave the house, but one day she stepped outside and noticed four birds, including a male and female northern cardinal, a white-throated sparrow, and a dark-eyed junco, perched on an old clothesline post. The image she captured perfectly portrays the beauty of nature even in the harshest of seasons.

Paula Lawlor captured a lovely moment in her Alaskan garden where she spotted a dark-eyed junco sitting on a driftwood amidst a bed of bidens flowers. She took a photo of the cute bird to keep the memory of that peaceful morning alive.

Lori L. Garske, a Birds & Blooms enthusiast, has captured a delightful moment where a dark-eyed junco is foraging for some birdseed beside a vibrant snowman ornament. The picture exudes a festive vibe and showcases the beauty of nature’s creatures during winter.

Lori R. Bramble shared that winter is the best time for her to take pictures of birds. She enjoys sprinkling sunflower seeds in her backyard after it snows, which attracts juncos that are frequently seen in her locality. She was able to capture a photo of a dark-eyed junco that landed on her fence, and she feels fortunate for this opportunity.

Jessie Buchholz shared her love for capturing pictures of birds during winter, particularly the adorable juncos that frequent her backyard from late fall to spring. She takes advantage of the frosty scenery from her bathroom window to snap photos of them perched on pine branches. If you want to support these feathered friends during the chilly season, discover ways on how to provide assistance.

Kimberly Miskiewicz, an avid bird watcher, shares her love for the dark-eyed junco. These feathered creatures grace her backyard almost every day. Despite being widespread across the continent, it seems as if they have taken a liking to North Carolina. Typically ground-dwellers, juncos occasionally take flight to feed from Kimberly’s feeders or enjoy a splash in her birdbath. Kimberly cannot help but find them adorable and a true delight to observe.