A few weeks back, I was staring out the window on a typical gray, lonely November day at 5 full, but empty bird stations, when a single Blue Jay landed. “Hello”, I said wondering why I was talking to a Blue Jay. Can you imagine? I was excited to see a Blue Jay! 

Since that happy event, bird sightings have picked up some including a large flock of Goldfinch 20-30, 4 or 5 Chickadees, a Titmouse or 2, 4 bold and fearless crows, a large 6-12 flock of Bluejays, a dozen or so Juncoes, a Downy or 2, a couple of Morning Doves (usually 30-40) and a pair of Cardinals (normally 3-4 pairs). Last year was full of excitement, with a Baltimore Oriole lingering into late November.   

By and large the feeders have been quiet, only requiring restocking weekly instead of daily. 

We did have a small flock of Snow Buntings visit a few of the weeds we have left expressly for them here on the farm.

What say you my birding expert friends?
Tim Taylor


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