We have been working to create an environment that will encourage our bird friends to stop for a visit, sit a spell,sip a bit of water or simply cool off with a refreshing bath. More than twenty have enjoyed our hospitality this week. It has been so exciting that we have found it difficult to leave our porch and camera. The Carolina Wren has been singing from a tree top. The Gray Catbird can be heard in the woods or seen at the water enjoying his bath. The Northern Cardinals fly through on a regular basis. The American Goldfinch and the Pine Siskin are constantly eating or visiting the water. The Chipping Sparrows cover the ground areas where we have placed seed for them. The Blue Jays love this ground feeding also. The Hermit Thrush rarely misses his a.m. or p.m.bath. The Pileated Woodpecker visits a nearby Oak. The Red-bellied Woodpecker has discovered the peanut butter suet. The Black and White Warbler travels up and down a tree, much like the Nuthatch. He also stops for a quick drink of water. Yesterday the White-eyed Vireo sat in a Yaupon Holly for a few seconds. Today a pair of Vireos were heard singing near the water. The Tufted Titmouse and Carolina Chickadee visit regularly during the day. We enjoyed a multitude of Cedar Wax-wings in the yard today. A Robin or two still visit as well as one Mockingbird and one Brown-headed Cowbird. It has been an amazing week ! We are Blessed!
