Pictures From My Smart Bird Feeder

Medusa said:
We were visited by the ladies cardinal and woodpecker today. 🥰

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She really is a beautiful bird. I think that’s the prettiest female cardinal I’ve ever seen.
Medusa said:


ETA: Is that the lady woodpecker?
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That’s the male woodpecker! You can see that red spot at the back of his head. Nice videos.
Kaila said:
They like our seeds, in the dish, (the bluebirds)
so i think they'll like yours too.😃
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Most birds seem to like sunflower seeds. Bluebirds mainly eat mealworms and insects. They will eat sunflower seeds as long as they are shelled.
 
PeppermintPatty said:
She really is a beautiful bird. I think that’s the prettiest female cardinal I’ve ever seen.

That’s the male woodpecker! You can see that red spot at the back of his head. Nice videos.

Most birds seem to like sunflower seeds. Bluebirds mainly eat mealworms and insects. They will eat sunflower seeds as long as they are shelled.
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That's right. We do give them the dried mealy worms, but don't have them out there yet.
 
PeppermintPatty said:
You REALLY DO love your birds. That’s wonderful. I’m surprised that bluebirds are around during the winter. I thought they migrated south. Maybe some birds can’t do the flight. Birds sure are interesting aren’t they?
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You're right. They do migrate South, for the winter, and they did.🙂

These are the first ones to return...
they're the early birds . 😊😁

It's a sure sign that Spring is coming.
Not here yet, but it's coming!🤩🥰
 
Kaila said:
You're right. They do migrate South, for the winter, and they did.🙂

These are the first ones to return...
they're the early birds . 😊😁

It's a sure sign that Spring is coming.
Not here yet, but it's coming!🤩🥰
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They sure ARE early birds. Wow. The robins aren’t even here yet. At least they aren’t ’here.’ You’ve got quite a bit of snow also.
Maybe birds know more about weather than we do. When do they sell mealworms? Are the bluebirds the only ones that eat mealworms?
 
PeppermintPatty said:
They sure ARE early birds. Wow. The robins aren’t even here yet. At least they aren’t ’here.’ You’ve got quite a bit of snow also.
Maybe birds know more about weather than we do. When do they sell mealworms? Are the bluebirds the only ones that eat mealworms?
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There are some other birds that like the dried meal worms, too. The others that like insects such as the nuthatches.

I'm off to bed now.
See you tomorrow. 😀
 
Maybe we'll look into getting some dried meal worms as well. I'll mention it to husband. :)

I know! That was so funny, the way she looked so startled and confused! I was happy that you guys all saw that too. 😅

I agree, Patty, the female cardinal really is so beautiful. I haven't seen another like her either. 😊

You guys are a fun gang to hang out around the feeder. 🤗

Speaking of, I have a few videos today; the lady cardinal the lady (it's actually her this time) woodpecker and a longer video of a new kind of bird! Really pretty wings on the back. Anyone know what bird species these guys are?

Here's lady cardinal:

And lady woodpecker:

Another of lady woodpecker because I had two and she's nice to watch.

And the longer video of the new birds. Their wings are really pretty.


ETA: Sorry the last video is long - for some reason when husband shares them with me (as opposed to when I download them from the device myself), they are longer. I think he's maybe asking the device to film or something rather than just grabbing them from the auto-recorded collection.
 
Those beautiful black and white wings.... those are the goldfinches, unless I'm not seeing the ones that you asked about.

They are females so they don't get the distinctive yellow- gold body feathers.
If any of them are males, they will start to turn yellow, very soon. Mine are starting to turn, here, and a reminder, I'm several States north of you.
So yours would turn sooner than mine, or very, very soon. Only the males will turn.
Both male and female have those gorgeous wings.
 
The dried meal worms.....
The places we buy seed from, stock them year round, I'm pretty sure,
@PeppermintPatty

Yes, they're pricey, but 1 bag lasts us a long time. We just put a small amount, into the dish with the black oiled sunflower seeds.

It makes the birds happy, and it makes both of us happy, which is good for our health.😃🤩😁😍
 
Kaila said:
There are some other birds that like the dried meal worms, too. The others that like insects such as the nuthatches.

I'm off to bed now.
See you tomorrow. 😀
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I bet the woodpeckers like the dried meal worms too. They peck holes in the trees looking for stuff like that. I went to bed at 10:30 too..
Medusa said:
Maybe we'll look into getting some dried meal worms as well. I'll mention it to husband. :)
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Oh goodie. Your feeders will be like a birdie buffet. 😂
Medusa said:
I know! That was so funny, the way she looked so startled and confused! I was happy that you guys all saw that too. 😅
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We are all so easily amused.
Medusa said:
I agree, Patty, the female cardinal really is so beautiful. I haven't seen another like her either. 😊
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I really think that cayenne pepper helps bring out her colours.
Medusa said:
You guys are a fun gang to hang out around the feeder. 🤗
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We’re a blast to be around. 😬🫢 lol

Medusa said:
ETA: Sorry the last video is long - for some reason when husband shares them with me (as opposed to when I download them from the device myself), they are longer. I think he's maybe asking the device to film or something rather than just grabbing them from the auto-recorded collection.
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I like the longer videos. I like the short ones too. I’m not hard to please. I like everything bird related. Thanks again Medusa. A pleasure as usual.
 
Kaila said:
Those beautiful black and white wings.... those are the goldfinches, unless I'm not seeing the ones that you asked about.

They are females so they don't get the distinctive yellow- gold body feathers.
If any of them are males, they will start to turn yellow, very soon. Mine are starting to turn, here, and a reminder, I'm several States north of you.
So yours would turn sooner than mine, or very, very soon. Only the males will turn.
Both male and female have those gorgeous wings.
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What state are you in Kaila?
What state are you in Medusa?
 
Kaila said:
Those beautiful black and white wings.... those are the goldfinches, unless I'm not seeing the ones that you asked about.

They are females so they don't get the distinctive yellow- gold body feathers.
If any of them are males, they will start to turn yellow, very soon. Mine are starting to turn, here, and a reminder, I'm several States north of you.
So yours would turn sooner than mine, or very, very soon. Only the males will turn.
Both male and female have those gorgeous wings.
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Kaila, I'm so happy to learn this! Thank you. :) Husband and I have been waiting for the gold finches! Yay!!! 🎉
 
PeppermintPatty said:
I bet the woodpeckers like the dried meal worms too. They peck holes in the trees looking for stuff like that. I went to bed at 10:30 too..

Oh goodie. Your feeders will be like a birdie buffet. 😂

We are all so easily amused.

I really think that cayenne pepper helps bring out her colours.

We’re a blast to be around. 😬🫢 lol


I like the longer videos. I like the short ones too. I’m not hard to please. I like everything bird related. Thanks again Medusa. A pleasure as usual.
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I think you might be right about the cayenne. She really is so colorfully marked and I haven't seen another like her.

So glad you like the video! :) Me too.
 
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