Tsk. Tsk. GG. You are missing all the birdy action.

Finches, and a bunch of other birds. Guess i just had to wait for the snow to calm down.

Girlie-Girl slept through all of the excitement, silly thing.

So, I bet they’ll be back when the snow and rain blow through.

Thus far, I have not seen many more birds. I was intending to attract cardinals and bluejays, and mentioned as much to HB and his parents. Consequently, the food is mostly sunflower seeds and does not have as many of the little seeds that the little birds eat.

At least, I am assuming that is the problem. Right now, it is snowing outside and the roads look slick, so I don’t think I’ll be making a run to Target for birdseed.

So, in a long-winded answer to your question, Ladybug, except for Sunday morning, there haven’t been enough birds to really grab her attention.

What does Girlie-Girl think of the birdies?

As for squirrels, I think it must be because you are in a newer developement with younger trees. I see many squirrels around here.

And squirrel pictures.

Oh, and when we came back from Texass, we were flying in dense clouds the whole way, and when we came out from the clouds we were very low to the ground. There was snow on the ground everywhere, and I thought it was the most beautiful sight. Or am I crazy?

So maybe that is why the squirrels aren’t about: They don’t like the snow, either.

Oh yes, I agree with Squirl about it being a goldfinch.

Quick story: When she was about 2 or 3 years old we got a fish aquarium, thinking that it would be interesting to her (and us). But she completely ignored it. The entire time she just didn’t care one wit. I grew to like ol’ Max & Irma and Snuffly (the bottom feeder/cleaner guy), but she never did.

Jenski – you can have our snow ANYtime! Believe me.

And for Jenski and Squirl, yes, I had considered the whole squirrel issue and can just see one pigging out and laying across the bed of the feeder in a food coma.

But, well, my Dad always said that squirrels have to eat too, right? Although, they might cost me an arm and a leg trying to keep the food stocked.

When I was growing up In one of our homes in IN, we had a squirrel feeder that would hold whole ears of corn in the front yard and the bird feeder was in the back yard. I think it was to try to keep the squirrels away from the feeder. We’ll see if I end up going that route before the end of winter.

But you know, I have never seen a single squirrel around. When I mentioned this to HB’s parents, his dad observed that it could be because we really don’t have any mature trees in the neighborhood. The trees are all just babies right now, except for those conifers…. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for now.

And of course, take pictures the moment I see one.

Yes, I’m pretty sure that’s an American Goldfinch in the feeder. You’ll find the chickadees are very bold.

I hate to have to say this, sound traitorous, but you’ll have to watch out for the squirrels. With that being on the deck it’ll be easy for them to wipe out all the food. I don’t think they’ll destroy a cedar feeder, but they will help themselves to the grub.

Some people put up separate corn feeders and such for the squirrels, but they’re little opportunists and will cost you a bit in feed. At least it’s that way here in West Michigan. Maybe your squirrels won’t be as aggressive

You’re going to have great fun watching those birds, though. Keep us updated with many pictures.