Feeding Wild Birds

[CapricornFarm]

Same here. Last summer was the first summer since I've lived here (5 years) I didn't have any red-headed woodpeckers. I've also noticed a big decline in the red-bellied and pileated woodpeckers. I live along 18 acres of wooded river bottom, so the habitat is perfect for woodpeckers. I just can't understand where they all went.

They're at my place! We have lots!

 

[007Sean]

The male Cardinals have started their "spring song", mating call! DeeDee DeeDee......dee..dee..dee..dee..dee..dee
A little early but I guess they know when spring is approaching, even in the middle of winter!

 

[sourland]

End of last week I saw three male cardinals courting a female at the club. They haven't started singing yet, but that's not far away. Day light period is increasing. Still only one pair and an extra male at my feeders.

Princess read somewhere that a cardinal represents the return of a deceased loved one. I told her that if I die first I will come back as a crow.

 

[007Sean]

End of last week I saw three male cardinals courting a female at the club. They haven't started singing yet, but that's not far away. Day light period is increasing. Still only one pair and an extra male at my feeders.

Princess read somewhere that a cardinal represents the return of a deceased loved one. I told her that if I die first I will come back as a crow.

That's better than a buzzard!

I have several pairs around here, haven't seen any mating but they are singing up a storm!

 

[Breakfast for dinner]

Not the best pic thru the glass door with my phone but here’s a bluebird having a drink after a snack and a woodpecker waiting his turn and a Carolina wren picking up the scraps.

 

[Breakfast for dinner]

Having trouble posting pics

 

[sourland]

Three male cardinals at the home feeder tonight. That's a first for this year.

 

[007Sean]

The female Cardinals are now singing their spring calls here!

 

[sourland]

The one female who was feeding was flat out ignoring the courting males.

 

[007Sean]

The one female who was feeding was flat out ignoring the courting males.

I imagine this crazy weather is throwing all the wild things normal behavior way off.