Bird Update

This is the top time of year for less feeder bird action.
The woods are packed full of seeds, fruits, and juicy insects.

Chopped peanuts and my suet lure in a few.

My Hummers started leaving last week. I am down to about 20. My belief is some of mine head South, and are replaced by those stopping in from up North.

I have the odd Titmouse, Chickadee, Wren, and Finch always around. Even my squirrels are barely dropping in.

My Wood Pecker activity has been less since a couple acres near me where they lived were cleared. I wish I could buy all the land near me, but can't. I still see the occasional Downy.

The main activity these days is from about 8 young Cardinals who are very active. That makes me wonder where are the adults? Year after year I am blessed with lots of these. These juveniles prefer millet which is odd. Normally in Summer you can't pay birds to eat millet.

I saw a Summer Tanager here this week and a couple Indigo Buntings.

This morning as I slogged, Vultures had control of the road and did not want to let me pass.
As I got near home a Pteranodon came across the road just above tree top level.
Maybe it was just an Eagle, but damn it was big!
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