I missed seeing hummingbirds for a couple of days, so
I thought they had moved on. Then one showed up today. I couldn't tell if it
was one of the two or three families that have been here this summer, but it
had no competition, so it may have been passing through.
Eight doves were in the yard the other day. That's
more than normal around here, so I suspect they like the new seed mix I put
out.Conspicuously absent for about a week or so have been sparrows of any sort. They may NOT like the seed mix, but I suspect a hawk problem. Sharp-shinned Hawks like sparrows.
I have also missed seeing - or even hearing - any woodpeckers lately. Don't have a clue about that.
Oh yes, the rabbit that likes to graze in the yard, now has a baby following along. It seems to be curious about the squirrels; today I saw it chase after one as if looking for a playmate. Its survival skills may be tested, since there are a couple of Red-tailed Hawks who patrol the neighborhood regularly.
Here's what I saw today:
(AM, clear, 62 degrees, 30 mins)
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Northern Mockingbird
American Goldfinch
House Finch
Brown Thrasher
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Carolina Wren
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