When we got the squirrel corn the other day we also bought a bird feeder. So far we have not actually seen any feathered friends at the feeder, but the drop in the seed level and loose seeds on the ground under the feeder do show that it has been used.
Speaking of birds, there is a Pileated Woodpecker living somewhere around our neighborhood. We have seen him a couple of times flying through. What a magnificent bird. We’re looking forward to more sightings.
Since we’re not traveling Sher and I have focused on getting our backyard into a more comfortable and enjoyable living space. BC (before coronavirus) we were traveling for much of the year. Thanks to COVID-19 that has changed drastically.
Got any bird feeders in your yard? What is your favorite bird?
Remember all that “stay healthy” advice! Don’t slip up!
Roadtirement 
If that feeder was full some hungry critters have had a good go at it. We have downy woodpeckers. They are little birds that make a whole lot of noise. We also have Flickers, but I haven’t seen them yet.
LikeLiked by 2 people
My son saw what he described to be a Flicker. I have yet to see one. The feeder level has dropped about 2 inches since we hung it. Woodpeckers are a joy to have around, IMO.
LikeLiked by 3 people
We don’t bother with bird feeders or buying bird seed because all the birds just show up to eat in the chicken yard.
LikeLike
Well that makes sense. What kind of poultry do you raise?
LikeLike
Just chicken. We have a mixed flock – Orpingtons, Australops, Jersey Giants. Rhode Islands Reds and Silver Laced Wyandotte.
LikeLike
A truly mixed bag. Thanks for sharing that info….
LikeLiked by 1 person
Do you remember the film ‘Field of Dreams’?
“people will come Ray, people will come”
My favourite bird on my garden is the Blackbird.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I remember and really enjoyed the film. And cheers to your Blackbird for bringing you the pleasure of observation.
LikeLike
I see a lot of red-winged blackbirds, sparrows, common grackles, robins in my neighbourhood at this time of the year. Do you have hummingbirds in your area? They’ll love your bird feeder.
LikeLike
There are hummingbirds around, and our next plan is to build a hummingbird feeder. I have never seen a Redwing in our yard. They are wonderful birds. Wish we had some. Thanks for the visit and the comment!
LikeLike
We’ve all types of birds, Sparrows, cranes, pigeons, doves, parrots and the noisy mynahs. I worry for them as Elsa my kitty thinks that they are sport. š
LikeLike
Kitty’s plus birds can equal pandemonium!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Does the squirrel corn keep em from eating tree bark??
LikeLike
I really don’t know. I did not know squirrels ate tree bark. The two ears of corn we had up were both stripped within about three hours.
LikeLike
I have a hummingbird feeder. I had 3 regular visitors during winter but now the bonded pair have moved.
I’d like to add a bird bath but I have cats so… no.
LikeLike
We want to get a hummingbird feeder soon. We have seen them around. Will the pair return next year?
LikeLike
I’m not sure if the pair will return. I don’t think they’ve ever left before and I’m pretty sure I saw them a couple houses over… better nesting, perhaps.
LikeLike
Sounds like they are brats if they left you…..
LikeLike
Lol… gotta do the best for any future babies!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s right!
LikeLike
I think you know that we have bird feeders and that our favourite bird is Nugget, the robin š I trust you will see birds on yours soon.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes, Derrick, I have been following the continuing “Saga of Nugget”. I know it is just a matter of timing when we will see birds at our feeder. They’ve been there, we can tell, just not when we’ve looked.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Cool bird feeder. I’ve never thought about a favorite bird before but …. I guess it’s albatross.
Anyway, it’s the first time I read “BC.” Do you mind if I use the abbreviation later? š
LikeLiked by 1 person
On a visit to Oregon, I remember falling in love with the way brown pelicans flew overhead. Back home in the UK, I feel a similar tingle about the flight of herons. Something about the rhythm of their wingbeats.
I have a feeder I am hoping to be able to start filling again quite shortly. Circumstances got in the way for a while. Doubtless the local magpies will try to make it their own again.
LikeLike
Brown pelicans are my favorite bird… š Enjoy your feeder and feathered visitors when you get it filled again. Thank you for the visit and the comment!
LikeLike
God you’re lucky to have woodpeckers! I’d love to see them round here. Used to have feeders around the garden, full of peanuts, which attracted red squirrels as well as birds, but we took them down long ago because the cats were taking advantage! Love cats but love birds and squirrels too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
We have been very lucky to have so many woodpeckers. Too bad the authorities have now explained the disease racing through our songbird population. Please see our recent post https://roadtirement.com/2021/06/26/stop-feeding-birds-and-take-down-your-feeders-says-indiana-department-of-natural-resources/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hmm… do they know why the birds are sick? Surely feeders themselves can’t be the cause. Maybe germs are spread by birds that visit feeders. But what is the disease? Dirty bird feeders? It can’t be! Whatever, hope they find out the cause and manage to deal with it. Though, looking at the way Covid has been dealt with or, rather, mismanaged, I somehow doubt it!
LikeLike
The problem, peter, is that the experts do not know what is causing the birds to die but even what is the cause of the sickness. The removal of feeders is hoping to keep birds from congregating, and keeping transmission bird to bird as low as possible. Even if they pinpoint exactly the cause, I don’t know what you do to assist in disease control in a wild population. Thanks for joining the conversation.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Let’s hope there’s no talk of culls! Wild animals are all too frequently and wrongly blamed for the ills of men. Welcome.
LikeLike
Very true, peter. Thanks for sharing.
LikeLiked by 1 person