The Pine Siskin's have finished off the bird seed, a combination of thistle seed and shelled sunflower seed. I removed the feeders and hung a second suet container. The waves of Siskin's are gone, replaced by Red Breasted Nuthatches and Mountain Chickadee's.
I kinda miss the large flocks but, my oh my, they can get to be a bit much. The Nuthatches and Chickadee's come in more reasonable numbers. I have two types of suet out there and each hanger usually only has 2 birds at a timed. In the afternoon I occasionally see Robin's and Stellar Jay's taking a bite or two. There is also a White Breasted Nuthatch or two that come in, but mostly it's the Red Breasted.
I think they are relieved that the Pine Siskin's are gone. It was like a big mob and only a few others birds would venture in. It is a bit quieter with them gone and I did rather enjoy their chatter. They sure did move on quickly, though I see some out there getting a drink.
The bird bath has been completely frozen the last two mornings. I may have to look for a heater, other wise I'll have to cover the bath for the winter. I've had that bath for 20 years and I'd hate for it to crack.
Well, I have some hooves to trim and about 2 cord of wood left to split. Did appreciate Dale and Dave stopping by to help on the wood the other day. Every little bit helps. Ah, better get busy.
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