This Cardinal is fond of the peanuts provided at my 🥜

This Cardinal is fond of the peanuts provided at my 🥜
“Hey, can you be honest with me? I’d love to know which side I should show off – what’s my best side?”
This squirrel is the first crasher at my new bird bath. 😂
A tiny Titmouse landed and dispersed a group of partying Finches.
This Northern Cardinal wanted to land, but the House Finch wouldn’t let it. Instead, the Cardinal had to perform some impressive acrobatics.
I moved the feeder and camera to a different location, and this Downy Woodpecker showed up within a few hours.
The American Goldfinch undergoes a distinctive annual plumage cycle characterized by two molts each year. In late summer, typically starting in September, both males and females experience a complete molt, replacing all their feathers over a six to eight-week period. This results in a fresh set of feathers with more subdued coloration for the winter months.
In the spring, they undergo a partial molt, renewing only the body feathers. During this time, males transform into their vibrant yellow breeding plumage, while the wing and tail feathers, retained from the previous fall, may appear more worn and faded. This cyclical molting process ensures that goldfinches maintain optimal feather condition and coloration throughout the year.
I rarely see my feathered friends squabbling, but these two House Finches had quite the showdown.
A beautiful American Goldfinch stopped by for lunch today.
I’ve added two more feeders to my Bird Buddy Nature Station. In the foreground is a suet log and the orange feeder is currently filled with suet nuggets. I hope a woodpecker will return to dine on the suet log.
The feathers on this Eastern Bluebird are so pretty! Their vibrant blue hue glistens in the sunlight, creating a stunning contrast against their underparts’ soft white and warm orange tones. As they flit from branch to branch, the intricate patterns on their wings reveal themselves, showcasing nature’s artistry and elegance. Observing these beautiful birds singing their cheerful melodies adds to the enchantment, reminding us of the wonders of wildlife and the serene beauty in our backyards.
This is the first video from my Bird Buddy after I moved it to the new pole mounting system. It’s higher than the previous location.
I finally got my Bird Buddy Nature Station. I pledged the Kickstarter last year and the pole mount system has started shipping. I moved my Smart Bird Feeder from another pole to this new system. I’ll be adding two more feeders soon. Eventually I’ll get a Bird Buddy Bird Bath to add near the bottom of the pole.
He’s behind me, isn’t he?
What you talkin’ about Willis?
Trapped and rehomed a squirrel today. It’s the only way to keep the furry pests off my bird feeders!
A slow motion video of a Blue Jay landing on my Bird Buddy.
All these birds are happy about the seeds they’ve found in my Bird Buddy, as they flit around joyfully, chirping and singing their delightful melodies.
This American Goldfinch has returned after a long absence. Not sure if this is a female or a male with winter feathers.
Another slow motion video. This time, a Cardinal is coming in for a landing.