Feeding Wild Birds

[sourland]

Was awakened at daybreak by the sound of gobbling in the backyard. 4 toms calling away - Why? This group has been here before.

 

[Molpet]

Was awakened at daybreak by the sound of gobbling in the backyard. 4 toms calling away - Why? This group has been here before.

Pecking order rearranging, new jakes trying to get up in line.

 

[sourland]

Pecking order rearranging, new jakes trying to get up in line.

Don't think so, these are 4 mature toms that have been visiting for several years. This spring there was a lot of posturing and strutting, but generally this time of year they are quiet.

 

[R2elk]

Saw a Yellow-rumped Warbler. It wanted to make sure I saw it so it flew directly over my head about one foot above my head.

 

[sourland]

Flock 1 came in this afternoon. Of the 4 largest poults, 3 appear to be jakes. The next group, down to 3, are pheasant sized. 3 mature hens with this flock. Flock 2 has not been seen in several days. The 9 hen flock came in to feed this morning. The toms gave me a break today with no wake up call.

 

[sourland]

9 hens came in at dusk. They were not interested in feeding, but really went at the water I provide.

 

[Cebarmlds]

I took my dog for a walk and saw hundreds of bluebirds going from tree to tree all along our driveway keeping just ahead of us all the way back, an amazing sight! they must be gathering for migration.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I been seeing a blue heron on our pond.
Don't tell my husband.
He's been trying to get it stocked with fish. This would not make him happy lol.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

Hummingbirds are GONE! Feeders washed, bubble wrapped and stored. Fifty pounds of seed in the storage can, suet and seed in the regular feeder for the cold weather birds.

 

[CatInTheHenHouse]

Hummingbirds are GONE! Feeders washed, bubble wrapped and stored. Fifty pounds of seed in the storage can, suet and seed in the regular feeder for the cold weather birds.

I think most of mine have left too; I haven’t seen the male in a while, just a lone female/juvenile. No angry tsew-tsew noises for a while either.