The catbird returned early last week! Since I had a very busy workweek, all these pictures are from Sunday. However, my week was filled with sunshine so no complaints!
I so rarely see catbirds in our yard. Cats, yes. Catbirds, no. Usually we spot one or maybe two during spring migration time. However, I’ve never seen them at my feeders. I’m not even sure if they visit feeders. Hardly see them hanging around the yard.
And I usually only see one as it passes through the yard. However, my first catbird returned with a friend!
I think they were social distancing. They didn’t get much closer than in the photo above so snapping photos of the two of them together was a bit of a challenge.
Are they on a date? Or a married couple squabbling? Anyone’s guess.
Wait? What’s the weird lady over there doing? We’ll settle this later, let’s get away from that weirdo!
Maybe I’ll get lucky and see these catbirds again sometime soon.
Other Birds Spotted This Week
It’s a tough job to be more annoying than a squirrel at the bird feeders. The grackles seem to be applying for the job. SIGH.
It even seems they can empty the feeders on pace or faster than the squirrels. I’m not happy about it. Time to switch back to all safflower seed to see if that slows them down. At least they ignore the njyer seed. The house finches are currently making due with that.
The squirrels are still annoying the red bellied and downy woodpeckers at the suet feeders. As are my sparrows. The starlings seem to have moved on though. Cardinals, chickadees, and the occasional tufted-titmouse wait out the grackles. The doves seem happy with whatever falls to the ground.
What birds did you spot this week?
Linking up with The Bird Depot hosted by Anni over at I’d Rather B Birdin’.
Catbirds are pretty. This is the first time I’m hearing about such a bird.
I’d heard of them but never actually seen one near me until very recently. Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend.
Absolutely WONDERFUL portraits today!!
Thanks for lending the link to this post for us all at IRBB this weekend.
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Thank you! Hope you enjoyed your weekend and your new week is off to a great start!
Great bird photos this week Jean! Hope you are having a good weekend!
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Thank you! I did have a nice weekend although it went by a bit too quickly it seems. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
Hello,
I love hearing the Catbirds, your photos are great.
Cute shot of the House Finch!
Take care, have a happy day and a great week ahead.
Thank you! I saw one again just briefly but I’ve yet to hear them. Maybe I’ll get a chance next week. Hope you’ve had a great couple of weeks. I’m so sorry for the slow reply, life got a little busy very quickly. Happy Thursday!