A Black-capped Chickadee perched on the frozen branches of the tulip tree.

A Black-capped Chickadee was perched on an icy branch. This shot was last one I took before all the ice melted away.

A Dark-eyed Junco perched in the frozen branches after our storm. Everything remained iced over for four very cold days. Despite the cold, lots of birds appeared at my feeders.

A Black-capped Chickadee perched in fallen branches of our Poplar Tulip Tree. I could only imagine how cold its little tootsies were.

A Song Sparrow was foraging for popcorn near the Sea Lion Caves of Florence.

A California Turkey Vulture spread its wings to warm itself and to catch an updraft.

A large Double Crested Cormorant "chick" was still getting fed by his mother on the side of the cliff near the Sea Lion Caves.

A Herring Gull landed and loudly announced his arrival.