Snowstorms can cause headaches, but also a beautiful backdrop for photography. As you make preparations for the next nor’easter coming our way, enjoy 5 photos of birds in snow from past photo contests and read up on how birds prepare for storms.

Eastern bluebirds © Cheryl Rose

Blue jay © Sarah Keates

House finch © Melissa Shelley

Black-capped chickadee © Matthew Magann

Northern cardinal © Ellen Dehm