During the recent snowstorm, our feeders were very busy. Take for instance: Along with the regular yard birds, 35 Pine Siskins trying to find room on the feeders. 40+ Common Redpolls vying for precious space. 2 male Red-winged Blackbirds who were more than happy to find a ground feeder during the tempest. Not a feeder [...]
During the month of December, we have had a crippling ice storm, a blizzard, temperatures ranging from -5° to 50° F. and a plethora of snow, rain and sleet. This kind of weather is hard on birds. Now, more than at any other time of the year, birds can use our help when deep snow [...]
After being away for a few days, we returned home today to a few surprises in our yard. Cedar Waxwings were everywhere, including a lone Bohemian Waxwing. Juvenile and Adult Cedars were eating blueberries that we left on our high bush plants, swallowing the berries whole and getting into fights with each other and the Gray [...]