It’s that slow time of year again, when the ducks haven’t arrived and Fall migration is about over. People are finding a few good birds, but mostly it’s just the regulars. I’ve been hanging out at Sandy Point, Quiet Waters and Greenbury Point. I made a single stop at Thomas Point, where the road is badly in need of repair.
Thankfully, we’re in the midst of an irruption of Siskins RB Nuthatches and Evening Grosbeaks. I got the QW ranger to fill up their feeder (They lost their regular feeder filler) and it seemed like only minutes until the first Siskins showed up. Lots of Goldfinches, Titmice, Chickadees and a Red Breasted Nuthatch were eating as well.
So, I’ve of lots of feeder images, and images of birds approaching the feeder so the feeders don’t always show in the picture. It alway feels a little like cheating to stake out a feeder, but I did get a few good pictures.
White Breasted Nuthatches also like feeders.
White Breasted Nuthatches will readily come to a feeder.
Small flocks of Pine Siskins can empty a feeder very quickly..
These Buffleheads were near Thomas Point.
Two Tundra Swans have arrived for the Winter.
This Carolina Wren seems to have a fresh coat of feathers.
This Carolina Wren landed quite close to me.
Carolina Chickadees can always be found by their song.
Many Tufted Titmice were using the feeder.
This Carolina Wren seems to have a fresh coat of feathers.
Downy Woodpeckers will readily come to feeders.
A single Red Breasted Nuthatch showed up this morning.
Dark Eyed Juncos were foraging on the ground.
Only a few Cardinals seem to visit this feeder.