Finches, Downies, and Jays - Oh my!

The past couple of weeks have been dominated by Downy Woodpeckers, House Finches, Lesser Goldfinches, and Scrub Jays.  I've never seen as many of these species before.  There is a Downy at the suet basket or birdbath literally every 10 or ... (read more)

Young'uns

The past couple of weeks have been somewhat quiet in terms of new visitors.  Barely a day after my last installment, a female Black-headed Grosbeak was seen eating from the suet basket while perched on top.  A Downy Woodpecker tried to ... (read more)