While we were watching them the Chipping Sparrows started filtering into the triple tube feeder. Shortly we also had Savannah Sparrows, Lincoln Sparrows, Black Headed Grosbeaks, Blue Grosbeaks and a Green-tailed [...]
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Did you know? The Western Tanager was originally called the Louisiana Tanager. The name may seem inappropriate as it is a rare migrant to the state of Louisiana. [...] One interesting observation is that Lark Sparrows walk rather than hop across our bird feeder. If fact, hopping is only used during courtship. During courtship a male Lark Sparrow [...] The most common birds at our Best 1 hummingbird feeders have been the Broad-tailed and the Black-throated Hummingbirds. All three of our orioles have be into the saucer oriole feeder and [...] Today we had a Wilson’s Warbler into our bird pond. His black cap was identifiable without binoculars. Our pond is a recirculating 4 tier pond and he seemed to like the more shallow middle tiers. He was splashed by a [...] The Northern Flicker is one of the few North American woodpeckers that migrates. Flickers in the northern parts of their range move south for the [...] Once paired the Rufous-crowned Sparrow remain on their territories year-round and stay bonded for life. The are ground feeders and like to peck at the base of grass [...] The fall warbler migration is in full swing now, here in southeastern Arizona. [...] We have a young Cooper’s Hawk that has decided that our four tiered bird pond is a great place to soak it’s feet on a hot day. It comes in and just stands in the water next to the water fall so that it gets a little splash, but not [...] We use our recycled oriole feeder to feed raisins to the mockingbirds and birds have taken mealworms from other cups in our recycled oriole feeder. It is always a thrill to see the flash of white in their wings as they approach the [...] Summer might be considered the most “prosperous” time of year for birds. Most raise their families during this time of year because of the abundance of insects and berries to feed the young and themselves and the leafy shelter of trees, shrubs and vines is much more luxuriant during the summer than any other time [...] This morning we had our first Common Yellowthroat of the season at our four tiered bird pond setup. May 1st is the traditional return time for this species, so, like several other species this year, he was very early (over a month). Common Yellowthroats are rare here on the desert, however we do seem to [...] |
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