Bird Watching: Daily Bird Pictures Vol. 461, 4 by nutsaboutnature

nutsaboutnature wrote:
I've read about (and watched on nature shows) some amazing things they'll do. Supposedly their use of tools is also impressive.

You're so right about birds like hummers. A great example is when I wash their feeders. Even if I stagger the washing, leaving one feeder outside, it's funny to see the reaction from different hummers. Some will get very agitated, flying all around looking for their feeder while others will perch patiently and wait, as if they know I'll be bringing the feeders back soon.

But, of course, to me the most amazing thing is migration!

These shots are from yesterday around my yard.

Downy WP female, Goldfinch female (collecting "furniture" for her nest), Hummer male, Downy female, White-breasted Nuthatch male.