We put up a bird feeder when we arrived here at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. There is a lot of natural food here so we haven't been overwhelmed by birds, but we've had a few visitors.
We've seen several sparrow species, but the Chipping Sparrows are most common by far.
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| Chipping Sparrow |
We have a small pile of rocks and firewood below the feeder, and this has become a good area for the birds to poke around in.
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| House Finch |
There are several types of doves, but the little Inca Doves are my favorite.
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| Inca Dove |
We had Tufted Titmice at our home in Elgin, but in the Hill Country they are all Black-crested.
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| Black-crested Titmouse |
This pair of Northern Cardinals look like ornaments on a Christmas tree!
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| Northern Cardinals |
Our most unusual feeder birds have been Rock Wrens. They don't eat the seed but seem to enjoy hopping around in the wood and rocks below the feeder. Maybe there are a few bugs down there.
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| Rock Wren |
Mark
Nice pictures...
ReplyDeleteInteresting if true: Rock Wrens don't drink water; Rock Wrens build walkways of stones to their nest cavities. -Rick
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Mark and Teri Hope Santa brings you guys something really special. Bill and Linda Clifton and Rachel!
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