January 26, 2009
Tales from the bird feeder
Since last week I have been the proud owner of a black sunflower seed-dispensing bird feeder. The feeder was practically ignored for the first three days, so I tried sprinkling some seeds around the base. It wasn't long before the first Cardinals found it, and there are now regularly 4-5 birds present each morning.
Next came the Tufted Titmice...
... and the Carolinas (Wren and Chickadee).
Occasionally White-throated and Song Sparrows brave the balcony for fallen seed.
Finches were the last to arrive, though House Finch is now among the most abundant visitors.
So far, I've only seen one American Goldfinch, possibly the same individual, at the feeder. I'm still crossing my fingers for a Siskin.
Evidence that there's no such thing as a squirrel-proof feeder.
Elsewhere in the garden, the blue berries along the back fence have been attracting the attention of Robins and Cedar Waxwings.
Blue Jays are often up in the trees...
... along with the continuing Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
