Both BC and mountain chickadees hit the feeders. Mountain numbers are up and, about ⅓ the number of black capped. A few siskens show up but not as many as other years. I see siskens all year long and they hang with the goldfinches. We have a good sized flock of Evening Grosbeaks, counted 40 in the tree in front staging for a feeder rush. Even have juncos at hanging feeder. I’m going through 10-15 lbs black oil sunflowers a week.
Turkeys are around but lying low and providing sustenance for local predators and carcasses as well for general feeding. I saw a flock of 12 Ruffed Grouse in field below, larger flock size than before, but they are always around.
Magpies continue their recent winter feeding habits, hanging off feeders for seeds, scavenging underneath for spills and working dog poop for whatever. I’ve noticed little raptor action except for trolling eagles and our usual good flock of ravens.
Bill Moore
Hoot Owl
Inkom