They’re still here. Thousands of them. They will stay until the very last of the water is frozen and all options are gone. The temps hover around zero C. evey day so it’s cold, especially when the north wind picks up. I don’t know how they cope with the cold. It’s harsh. And it’s time for them to go. Sadly. I really miss them when they’re gone. I hope you guys down south will take good care of them... :) 11/02/19
Looks like someone needs a little more practice .... :) 11/02/19
We have a healthy population of Eastern Kingbirds at the Lake. They seem to take possession of certain smaller trees & that’s where you will find them for most of the day, chasing everyone else away. Thank you, everyone… for your thoughts about the ID of the birds that I posted yesterday. There was a little controversy as to whether or not they were Female House Finches… I spent quite a bit of time examining House Finches online & they just didn’t look the same to me. The bill is different & I know that it didn’t show in the photo, but these birds were bigger than a finch, closer to the size of a robin. And their legs were weirdly long. I believe that Judith wins the prize! (sorry, Judith, wish I did actually have a prize for you… lol) She suggested that they are immature Brown Headed Cowbirds & I actually found a great page that identifies them by comparison & I am pretty sure that’s what they are …. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/id-brown-streaky-birds/ And if you are interested in having another look at the birds in question, here’s a link to my post….https://www.jmcqueenphoto.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-2019/i-Ggg235f/A I really appreciate all your help in solving my little mystery… thanks so much! 11/01/19
