White Breasted Nuthatch at Quiet Waters Park.

I last posted about a week ago. The weather has been good enough, and I found a few decent birds, so it was a good week. One interesting thing about the pandemic is that many of my favorite spots are seeing a lot more traffic. Not a big problem so far.

Siskins and Nuthatches are still around. Otherwise, it’s just the regulars, although a few Tundra Swans have arrived. No decent images yet. It was way windy today, and the swans were somewhat distant.

I’m still staking out the feeder after checking for ducks, who should be in the area soon.

Cardinal 2020-22

A few Cardinals came and went.

Cardinal 2020-19

Cardinal 2020-21

A very striking Cardinal. If you can find a good place to stand, you can get some awesome close ups at a feeder.

Tuftef Titmousr 2020-7 Tuftef Titmousr 2020-6

Tufted Titmouse 2020-8

Another closeup. Tufted Titmouse.

Downy Woodpecker 2020-24

Downy Woodpecker 2020-25

Downy Woodpeckers are attracted to feeders.

Red Bellied Woodpecker 2020-2

This Red Bellied Woodpecker stayed in the area, but I didn’t see him at the feeder.

White Throated Sparrow 2020-16 White Throated Sparrow 2020-15 White Throated Sparrow 2020-14 White Throated Sparrow 2020-13 White Throated Sparrow 2020-12

White Throated Sparrow 2020-17

White Throated Sparrows seem to feed only on the ground.

Carolina Wren 2020-19 Carolina Wren 2020-18 Carolina Wren 2020-17 Carolina Wren 2020-16

Carolina Wren 2020-22

Carolina Wrens are not particularly timid.

Eastern Bluebird 2020-106

Eastern Bluebird 2020-107

Bluebirds will come to a feeder if you have mealworms.

House Finch 2020-5

A few House Finches are in the area.

House Finch 2020-6

Red Breasted Nuthatch 2020-10 Red Breasted Nuthatch 2020-11

Red Breasted Nuthatch 2020-9

This Red Breasted Nuthatch was by himself.

Pine Siskin 2020-14

Pine Siskin 2020-14

How long will the Pine Siskins stay around?

Goldfinch 2020-19

A Goldfinch and a Siskin share a moment.

Yellow Billed Cuckoo 2020-102

This Yellow Rumped Warbler was at Sandy Point.

Dark Eyed Junco 2020-8

I expect to start seeing more Dark Eyed Juncos soon.

Starling 2020-3

A Starling in good light can be attractive.

Great Egret 2020-259

This late Great Egret was at CBEC.

White Breasted Nuthatch 2020-21 White Breasted Nuthatch 2020-20 White Breasted Nuthatch 2020-19 White Breasted Nuthatch 2020-18

White Breasted Nuthatch 2020-23

It’s always a treat to see these handsome birds forage upside down.