tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31544381.post116521256810094732..comments2023-04-26T03:32:12.800-07:00Comments on Simple Not Easy: Going to SeedDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133236228952504852noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31544381.post-1165303601384330592006-12-04T23:26:00.000-08:002006-12-04T23:26:00.000-08:00The feeder is drawing a good variety of birdies, b...The feeder is drawing a good variety of birdies, but I'll bet lots of them are bedding down in your cedars. <BR/><BR/>The black-capped ones could be either <A HREF="http://www.birds.cornell.edu/bow/bcch/" REL="nofollow">chickadees</A> or <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark-eyed_Junco" REL="nofollow"> slate-coloured juncos.</A> The juncos are commonly called "snowbirds". Today we had a pair of western fox sparrows, which are lovely chocolate-coloured birdies. I'd never seen this species before. I've seen the hawk (up close) but not the dove. I'm hoping for a sunny day so I can take pictures that look like something other than grey blobs. :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133236228952504852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31544381.post-1165301301909272722006-12-04T22:48:00.000-08:002006-12-04T22:48:00.000-08:00Apart from quail, are you seeing different birds t...Apart from quail, are you seeing different birds to me across the fence, we have birds with a black cap, but cant find them in the book.<BR/>Oh, plenty sparrows and just one Mourning Dove.<BR/>We also get regular visits from a hawk looking for a tasty treat.<BR/>We dont feed the birds, we just fatten them up for the hawkOuthouse Capital of Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02291818383230828720noreply@blogger.com