It’s pretty easy to count birds for Project Feederwatch this year because there are so few of them. There’s no snow on the ground so the birds are able to rummage for seeds in the open fields and forests, and they don’t need to rely on feeders for an easy meal.
I’ve still spotted the usual cast of characters in my yard, there are just fewer of them. During a normal winter I host a flock of nearly two dozen juncos, but this year the most I’ve seen at one time is eight.
I still have plenty of chickadees to entertain me, and I’m thrilled with the flock of cardinals that visits my feeders daily. At last count there were 6 males and 5 females.
We might still see a blizzard or two before winter ends, and then my feeders will be buzzing with activity again.
At least I’m saving money on birdseed.
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We are experiencing the same thing here in southwestern Ontario. We have only had one snowfall of a few inches, and today it is 40 degrees, sunny and the grass is green. My juncos came and went, and now all I have are millions of chickadees and a few cardinals. Oh, and the dreaded squirrels. I do put seed out on a tray for them so they do not destroy the bird feeders, so they hang around. At least they give the cats something to watch instead of the birds, lol. Just want to say I enjoy coming to your website, and seeing your wonderful bird and flower pictures. They are beautiful! We have pretty much the same birds come to our feeders as you do. Last summer we had a very rare bird sighting, and our neighbour saw it as well, a blue grosbeak! He stuck around for a few days, never to be seen again. He was a beauty.
Thanks for your kind comments. What a thrill it must’ve been to see a Blue Grosbeak! I’m jealous. 🙂
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