Bird Watching: Daily Bird Pics (and Conversation) #453, 1 by Chillybean

Chillybean wrote:
How wonderful, Lily. I really enjoy all the clamour of the Canada geese when they get ready for take off. Congrats on the lifer, Mrs. Ed. We heard our first a couple of weeks ago.

We've had an amazing drop in birds at the feeders. I've not seen anything like this once we started feeding, except when an Accipiter comes by, but usually the birds are back within an hour.

Today, I had one Mourning Dove, a couple of Jays... that's it. Not even the house sparrows. Other than it being so weird, I am not too concerned as they will come back. Last year at this time, we had Savannah, Harris's, Lincoln's, Chippings and Clay-colored Sparrows all stopping by. I still need that Savannah for my year list, so it needs to get over here now! :)

Though this is not super recent, it is a favorite photo. This young Eastern Phoebe was so curious. Not only did it peak in the window like this, it would perch near me when I was outside. It would land maybe 20 feet, but then come even closer for a time.