Bird Watching: Daily Bird Pictures Vol. 461, 1 by Chillybean

Chillybean wrote:
The Coots have been in the area for a little while. Technically, I think they are year-round here, but their numbers dwindle in the winter. I enjoy those birds.

I saw a hummingbird out in our prairie patch Wednesday, a record for us! But they've not come to the feeder since late September. While creating habitat, we are seeing fewer birds at the feeders. Ach, even the Juncos are staying in the wild spots. We planted a second prairie patch that is visible from the house, but it had to remain mowed this year.

Here is one of the photos from September. This poor little thing had a case of the nerves... the mob of Jays had arrived.