Feeding Wild Birds

[R2elk]

Merlin says no match.

I believe it is a Juvenile Black-headed Grosbeak.
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[sourland]

'was'

 

[R2elk]

'was'

It was alive and well the last time I saw it before it flew away.

 

[sourland]

It was alive and well the last time I saw it before it flew away.

I misunderstood. Thought it was Merlin dinner.

 

[R2elk]

I misunderstood. Thought it was Merlin dinner.

Merlin Bird ID is the app that I use for identifying birds that I don't recognize.

 

[fuzzi]

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Merlin says no match.

Redstart?

 

[R2elk]

Redstart?

Too big to be a Redstart. Also Redstarts have no interest in the BOSS which was in the feeder. Wrong shape of bill too.

 

[fuzzi]

Too big to be a Redstart. Also Redstarts have no interest in the BOSS which was in the feeder.

I couldn't tell the size of the bird by the photos. I couldn't see the beak, either. The beak is often what identifies it for me.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

I wish these Humming Birds would pull up stakes, 2 gallons a day for 3 quart feeders is a bit much. Can't just stop, weeks to go before they head out. DW loves her Humming Birds.

 

[sourland]

Turkeys came in to feed late today missing one poult. Birds were apprehensive and spent most of their time here drinking. One hen stayed way back towards my implement shed and kept looking in the direction they came from. They ate and drank quickly and then left in a hurry.