The migratory birds now have flown south and we are seeing those that will stay with us during the winter. New this year to us is the Red-Breasted Nuthatch. We have seen the White-Breasted Nuthatch often, so this is a pleasant surprise to see another type of nuthatch. There are Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, and plenty of True Sparrows. The sparrows love playing in the birdbath, especially on warmer days.
We are seeing now a combination of migratory and local birds now. This morning, in the backyard alone, I saw a White-Throated Sparrow, Black-Capped Chickadee, Nashville Warbler, Lincoln's Sparrow, and Cardinal. These are only a fraction of the birds we see at our farm. Planting hundreds of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees at our farm is truly making a difference and drawing a wider diversity of birds here!
