The pandemic kept us in the city so we could not spend spring at Dagobah. We were amazed at the variety of birds that visited our feeders! Especially the Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks! Letting go of Dagobah was a heavy decision, so we were delighted to see these birds at our feeders and stay for more than a couple of days!! The orioles and grosbeaks have been nesting at Dagobah and there were years that we had more than 5 pairs each!! It was hard to let go of these beautiful birds!! Note: Since the pandemic we have not seen much of a variety of birds.
Our faithful pair .... Cardinals
Our natural pesticides ... the best grub busters in town (Northern flickers)!!
A beautiful female Rose-breasted Grosbeak - rarely visited in the past.
This little chipping sparrow put a big smile on my face - they were loyal nesters at Dagobah, we were thrilled to see them here.
Our faithful pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers ... visit front & back feeders and nest down the street
There were at least 5 or 6 at the feeders ... looking to nest but protested the Red-tailed hawks ....
We never ever had so many orioles here in the city .... I would like to think they were ...
Can't leave out these beautiful birds ... although they would test my patience as they would take over the feeders ........
I have to check my notes as the Gray Catbird may be a lifer here in the city ....
It was wonderful to have so many grosbeaks and orioles, albeit a short time.... I
She is so pretty IMHO .... it's neat to put her and a female Purple Finch side-by-side .... check ...
This oriole's colouring is different ... I have to research it's age ...
What's a photo of a rose-breasted grosbeak if there aren't blossoms near by??
These beauties (hermit thrushes) visit every year. One winter ....
Had 4 hermit thrushes this spring
This Red-headed woodpecker was a total shock and a lifer for the property ... unfortunately ...
The Red-headed woodpecker will keep on flying when he gets to this area -
It was a thrill to have an orchard oriole visit the feeders at Dagobah, in fact they nested in the area. What a surprise to ....
Our loyal pair of robins ... a pair in the front yard and a pair in the back yard!
These babies were relentless in their quest for food! Mom & Dad had very little down time!