Yeah, I have taken down the bird feeders for this year because of the bird flu. I don't want to contribute to more birds getting it. Hummer feeders are still up, though. I think they are safe, but not sure. Anyone know?
We get black headed grosbeaks in summer, which is the western variant of the eastern rose breasted. Not quite as pretty, though. Once in a blue moon we get evening grosbeaks, too. They look like giant goldfinches.
Good job! I want to do the same but I'm afraid the hawks around her would get wood ducks. I had a pair nest on my property once and hawks wouldn't leave them alone.