Winter Wren

I know they're considered common, but until today I have never seen one in the yard-so I'm counting him as a new yard bird. They're tiny little things, very cute.




Yesterday afternoon I had a female Towhee in the yard briefly.

The Catbird spent the whole day out there yesterday, he sampled the different flavors of suet, had a drink & took a bath. He was out there until dusk, returned early this morning & is still out there now. I know it's not the most brilliant colored bird one can have in their yard, but I must say I am adoring him & hope he stays. When I got home from work this morning I sat on the bench for awhile & it came to the suet feeder closest to me, so I got a good 'live' look at it.

Brown Thrasher was here again as well.

Have not seen the Grosbeak return, I hope he comes back & gives my yard another chance. Feeders were basically empty when he came by the first time, I don't think I made a good first impression on him.

Hubby has requested a Oriole (as if it's that easy), so I put out orange slices a couple days ago, no luck yet. All the activity has impressed the hubby. The birds used to be 'my thing' & he'd tag along, but I'm catching him in the window constantly. He's really good about hanging out w/me when I venture out beyond the yard - I think I have converted him.

Hope you all had a great weekend.