Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Grosbeaks and Orioles.

The male Rose-breasted Grosbeak has been visiting the jelly feeder we have out for the Orioles. I've seen him take beak fulls and feed a female RBG. We've never seen this before, but I wonder if it's because we haven't had as much suet out this year? The Orioles are also enjoying the jelly (as are the chipmunks). There are at least two males and one female. One of the males came up to the feeder and had some nesting material in it's beak, which it had to drop in order to scoop up the jelly. Indigo Buntings are in the area (Dave saw quite a few in Glenorchy) but I haven't caught sight of any in the yard yet. There was a Great-crested Flycatcher in the trees for quite awhile yesterday. Just waiting for the Bobolinks to arrive!

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