I specifically bought suet feeders that were designed for easy perching, but the catbirds, who apparently aren’t used to feeders, have been doing a really good imitation of a hummingbird, flapping wildly while nipping tiny pieces of suet and carrying them away. I’m betting they have baby catbirds and the suet is to feed the hungry nestlings.
And now, the Red-shafted Flicker. They look so much like Woodpeckers it always takes me a second look to realize they are the wrong color. Where woodpeckers are usually white, flickers are grey. Their head are not clearly marked as are the heads of other woodpeckers.
Amazing what a whirlwind this Flicker creates as he takes off from the suet feeder.
Between the day I took these pictures and a day later, the catbirds figured out how to perch on the feeder. I hope they find getting food somewhat easier.
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BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON & THE GREAT BLUE HERON 
GOING TO THE ZOO 
THE GOLDING OF THE FINCH 
THE CROWD BY THE FEEDER 
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 
These photos!!!!! Amazing.
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Thank you for my new fact of the day – the Catbird.
I’ve never heard of these before and it seems so funny to have a bird that sounds like a cat. That must baffle the local cats!
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A truly fascinating post. Stellar photos. How amazing this is.
Thank you for sharing.
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Sometimes you just manage to have the camera and be in the right place at the right time. This was one of those times.
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Great pictures
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Thank you. I had to work to get the bird IN the picture. Got lots of empty frames, but I got a few good ones. It made it all worthwhile.
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You’re welcome.
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