A Dark-eyed Junco skittered across a porch step after a recent snowfall.
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I have participated in Project FeederWatch since 2008. From November to April, I put out a bird feeder and once weekly record the birds that visit.
I started last weekend. On that very mild weekend I recorded four birds – three American Goldfinches and one House Finch. It’s a little colder this weekend and there has been much more traffic.
This photo of a Red-bellied Woodpecker is from last year. Tomorrow, I might be able to capture a photo of a feathered visitor.
Capturing this attractive bird in my viewfinder was one struggle. Identifying it was a bit of another struggle. I had never seen an American Redstart before.
I feed songbirds year round, though less diligently from late spring through autumn.
This handsome House Sparrow visited yesterday for some sunflower seed.
The (presumably male) Dark-eyed Junco appeared to display to a female.
A House Sparrow surveys its surroundings.
A Red-breasted Nuthatch snatches a sunflower seed.
An American Goldfinch and a Pine Siskin peaceably share drinking from the bird bath.
This House Finch paused while eating.
Chickadees are such amusing little sprites. I had not seen them at my feeders for years, and am very pleased that a pair has seen fit to visit.
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