Pictures From My Smart Bird Feeder

[Medusa]

Found the yellow finches. They are really starting to turn color now. It's a bit hard to see because they are in the sun in this video. I like the way they are chatting to each other.

Here, one of the yellow finches is on the thistle feeder (which we put up to attract them, specifically) and I think they are still talking as one is on the seed feeder as well.

Always nice to see lady cardinal.

And not so nice to see this lady. :/ She's begun bringing friends with her (not on this video) and I'm truly starting to worry about the weight capacity of the seed tray.

Our little junco friend.



I swear this starling is dancing in the seeds right now.



I wonder what they're looking at.

 

[CaliS]

The female woodpecker looking startled or surprised by something.
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That is Classic!

 

[Kaila]

I'll watch those later,
@Medusa

Thank you for posting them!

 

[Kaila]

Look what I saw on my feeder, early today.

 

[Kaila]

 

[Medusa]

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Who is this pretty bird? Bluebird?

 

[Kaila]

Yes, Eastern Bluebird (male)

 

[Kaila]

Both photos are the very same bird.
He turned to one side, showing a different angle of his, to my view from the window.

 

[Babs2u]

Eastern Bluebird?

 

[Babs2u]

It looks like you already identified the Eastern Bluebird. I miss having birds around but they are wise to stay away from the outdoor cats. I really appreciate all the beautiful bird pictures.

 

[Medusa]

Both photos are the very same bird.
He turned to one side, showing a different angle of his, to my view from the window.

Well, he's a gorgeous little guy.

 

[Imogene]

I am very much enjoying all the bird photos and videos @Medusa and @Kaila

Setting our entertainment aside, you are both performing a highly valuable service to our songbirds. I also feed them, but have noticed a big decline from last year. Even the a big decline in the grackles and cowbirds:

”Overview




A Feb. 2026 study in Science reveals that US bird populations are declining at an accelerating rate due to high-intensity agriculture and climate-driven warming. Research covering 1987–2021 shows a ~15% drop in total bird abundance per route, with sharpest declines in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and California. “

Science | AAAS +3

*****

I had written to the Tennessee ornithological Society regarding the late arrival of my purple Martins. She also said there has been a very large decline in our bird population. And while I saw three pair of purple martins the other day, I’m not sure that they’ve come back to stay.

You ladies keep doing what you’re doing because every little bit helps to save these birds.

 

[Kaila]

@Imogene
Thank you for all of that excellent and interesting information!
And for the encouragement of our efforts, as well.

Glad you're enjoying the posts, too.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Thank you ladies for sharing your wonderful photos. It’s lovely having a thread dedicated to these wonderful birds.