Visitors to the Homemade Suet

While I was out there putting the new homemade suet in the feeder, I heard, and then finally found a Flicker in the neighbor's yard.  I haven't seen him at my suet feeder yet, but I hope he comes to visit.  In the meantime, the last couple of days I've seen Chickadees, a Downy Woodpecker, … Continue reading Visitors to the Homemade Suet

Bullies at the Bird Feeder

By the title, you'd think I was talking about those pesky squirrels again.  But not this time.  This time it's an even more obnoxious bully, the Blue Jay. Despite how handsome they look, looks can be deceiving.  They are the original "Angry Birds".  My mom Peggy has a terrible time protecting her feeders, as well … Continue reading Bullies at the Bird Feeder