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#Catbird update. Catty-Kay is back in the nest, so hopefully, she will lay some eggs soon. Lots for them to eat after the rain, though they seem to enjoy the grape jelly I left out for the #Orioles. 🍇 🐦

#SolarPunkSunday #Birding #BirdWatching #BirdNests #NatureObservations #MaineBirds

Well, I discovered where the #Catbirds are nesting -- in the Rhododendron bush in front of the house (I accidentally disturbed the nest and got scolded). When I was inside the house, I peeked at the nest from behind a curtain. No eggs or nestlings yet. But I'll keep my eyes and ears out for baby catbirds, since Catty-Kay and Cat-King-Cole have paired up!

https://nestwatch.org/learn/focal-species/gray-catbird/

#SolarPunkSunday #BirdWatching #MaineBirds #BirdNests #NestWatch #GrayCatbirds

So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.

What do robins eat?

"Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.

Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.

Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."

Learn more:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/12/what-do-robins-eat/

#Maine #MaineWx #Birds #MaineBirds #SpringBirds #Robins #SolarPunkSunday #FeedingBirds #WoodlandTrustUK #AnimalProducts

So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.

What do robins eat?

"Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.

Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.

Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."

Learn more:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/12/what-do-robins-eat/

#Maine #MaineWx #Birds #MaineBirds #SpringBirds #Robins #SolarPunkSunday #FeedingBirds #WoodlandTrustUK #AnimalProducts

So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.

What do robins eat?

"Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.

Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.

Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."

Learn more:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/12/what-do-robins-eat/

#Maine #MaineWx #Birds #MaineBirds #SpringBirds #Robins #SolarPunkSunday #FeedingBirds #WoodlandTrustUK #AnimalProducts

So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.

What do robins eat?

"Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.

Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.

Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."

Learn more:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/12/what-do-robins-eat/

#Maine #MaineWx #Birds #MaineBirds #SpringBirds #Robins #SolarPunkSunday #FeedingBirds #WoodlandTrustUK #AnimalProducts

So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.

What do robins eat?

"Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.

Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.

Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."

Learn more:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/12/what-do-robins-eat/

#Maine #MaineWx #Birds #MaineBirds #SpringBirds #Robins #SolarPunkSunday #FeedingBirds #WoodlandTrustUK #AnimalProducts

List of #Woodpeckers in #Maine (With Pictures)

"While the populations of many species have declined, that of woodpeckers has increased steadily in the state. In November 2022, their numbers almost doubled from the previous year. The smallest and most common woodpecker calling the state home is the downy woodpecker, measuring 6.1 inches. On the other hand, the largest is the pileated woodpecker, measuring a whopping 17.5 inches!"

Learn more:
https://www.animalspot.net/woodpeckers-in-us/maine-woodpeckers

#SolarPunkSunday #EAB #NaturalPestControl #MaineBirds #Birds

List of #Woodpeckers in #Maine (With Pictures)

"While the populations of many species have declined, that of woodpeckers has increased steadily in the state. In November 2022, their numbers almost doubled from the previous year. The smallest and most common woodpecker calling the state home is the downy woodpecker, measuring 6.1 inches. On the other hand, the largest is the pileated woodpecker, measuring a whopping 17.5 inches!"

Learn more:
https://www.animalspot.net/woodpeckers-in-us/maine-woodpeckers

#SolarPunkSunday #EAB #NaturalPestControl #MaineBirds #Birds

List of #Woodpeckers in #Maine (With Pictures)

"While the populations of many species have declined, that of woodpeckers has increased steadily in the state. In November 2022, their numbers almost doubled from the previous year. The smallest and most common woodpecker calling the state home is the downy woodpecker, measuring 6.1 inches. On the other hand, the largest is the pileated woodpecker, measuring a whopping 17.5 inches!"

Learn more:
https://www.animalspot.net/woodpeckers-in-us/maine-woodpeckers

#SolarPunkSunday #EAB #NaturalPestControl #MaineBirds #Birds

List of #Woodpeckers in #Maine (With Pictures)

"While the populations of many species have declined, that of woodpeckers has increased steadily in the state. In November 2022, their numbers almost doubled from the previous year. The smallest and most common woodpecker calling the state home is the downy woodpecker, measuring 6.1 inches. On the other hand, the largest is the pileated woodpecker, measuring a whopping 17.5 inches!"

Learn more:
https://www.animalspot.net/woodpeckers-in-us/maine-woodpeckers

#SolarPunkSunday #EAB #NaturalPestControl #MaineBirds #Birds

List of #Woodpeckers in #Maine (With Pictures)

"While the populations of many species have declined, that of woodpeckers has increased steadily in the state. In November 2022, their numbers almost doubled from the previous year. The smallest and most common woodpecker calling the state home is the downy woodpecker, measuring 6.1 inches. On the other hand, the largest is the pileated woodpecker, measuring a whopping 17.5 inches!"

Learn more:
https://www.animalspot.net/woodpeckers-in-us/maine-woodpeckers

#SolarPunkSunday #EAB #NaturalPestControl #MaineBirds #Birds

A blessed #WinterSolstice / #Yule for all those who celebrate it. My morning was spent cleaning the bird trays, identifying "mystery tracks" in the snow (99% sure it was a Fisher Cat weasel looking for a drink), and then enjoyed watching many different colored birds having a feast! And yes, I love winter and snow. It's something I treasure and hope that will still happen (but who knows with Global Warming and Climate Change).
#Maine #MaineBirds #Wildlife #NatureObservations

A blessed #WinterSolstice / #Yule for all those who celebrate it. My morning was spent cleaning the bird trays, identifying "mystery tracks" in the snow (99% sure it was a Fisher Cat weasel looking for a drink), and then enjoyed watching many different colored birds having a feast! And yes, I love winter and snow. It's something I treasure and hope that will still happen (but who knows with Global Warming and Climate Change).
#Maine #MaineBirds #Wildlife #NatureObservations

A blessed #WinterSolstice / #Yule for all those who celebrate it. My morning was spent cleaning the bird trays, identifying "mystery tracks" in the snow (99% sure it was a Fisher Cat weasel looking for a drink), and then enjoyed watching many different colored birds having a feast! And yes, I love winter and snow. It's something I treasure and hope that will still happen (but who knows with Global Warming and Climate Change).
#Maine #MaineBirds #Wildlife #NatureObservations

A blessed #WinterSolstice / #Yule for all those who celebrate it. My morning was spent cleaning the bird trays, identifying "mystery tracks" in the snow (99% sure it was a Fisher Cat weasel looking for a drink), and then enjoyed watching many different colored birds having a feast! And yes, I love winter and snow. It's something I treasure and hope that will still happen (but who knows with Global Warming and Climate Change).
#Maine #MaineBirds #Wildlife #NatureObservations

A blessed #WinterSolstice / #Yule for all those who celebrate it. My morning was spent cleaning the bird trays, identifying "mystery tracks" in the snow (99% sure it was a Fisher Cat weasel looking for a drink), and then enjoyed watching many different colored birds having a feast! And yes, I love winter and snow. It's something I treasure and hope that will still happen (but who knows with Global Warming and Climate Change).
#Maine #MaineBirds #Wildlife #NatureObservations