As temperatures dip, look no further than your backyard to see how full of life this blustery season truly is. From plump red cardinals huddled along a fence to a sleepy owl with snow-covered feathers, warm up with 20 amazing winter bird photos from Birds & Blooms readers.

The blue and orange kingfisher is especially striking in the snow. They live along streams and shorelines in North America. They have a loud, rattling call that lets birdwatchers know that a kingfisher is in the area.

Five little birds sit together on a branch in the cold.A white-breasted nuthatch perches on a branch next to pine cones. White-breasted nuthatches are gray-blue on the back with a white face and breast. They also have a black or gray cap and neck, which makes it appear as if the bird is wearing a hood.

The common ringed plover stands out on the snow-covered ground.

A great tit, whose scientific name is Parus major, looks brilliantly yellow among red berries.

This mustard yellow bird searches for a winter meal on berry-covered branches.

A barred owl, also known as a hoot owl, sits on a birch tree surrounded by berries. Barred owls live in forests near water and are most active at night.

A northern cardinal is conspicuously red in a snowstorm.

Three yellow and black tits sit together on a branch against a backdrop of a snowstorm, orange leaves, and blue sky.

Six beautiful birds perch next to each other. They are so cute isn't it?

A female European stonechat holds on to a frosted perch. These birds thrive in open country. They tend to live in heathland, moorland, and rough grassland.

Four northern cardinals sit together in this winter bird photo. Although the two males have brighter feathers, the two female cardinals look especially beautiful against the snowy backdrop. Cardinals don't migrate, so they're often spotted during the winter.

Two red-crowned cranes spread their wings in a snowstorm. You have likely seen these birds in Chinese and Japanese paintings and ceramics.

The mountain bluebird's brilliant feathers evoke thoughts of spring. Their color is a particular shade of blue called cerulean. Mountain bluebirds live in western North America, preferring open habitats with perches or nest boxes.

The black raven especially regal in this profile shot. It is looking very mysterious

A bright blue and green bird perched on a snow-covered evergreen tree.

The male bullfinch scarfs down a berry, bearing its orange breast.

A lone male cardinal sits among branches in the twilight.

A bluejay stands on top of a snowy bush. Bluejays are known as particularly noisy birds. They tend to live in areas with large trees, and they often visit feeders, so put one in your yard if you'd like to spot them!