[TN-Bird] Noted behaviour in backyard birds

Over the weekend I had some time to spend on the front porch and watch the 
birds at and around the feeders I have on a tree just off the porch.
I noticed American Robins being aggressive to each other. I am presuming 
males competing over territory. Blue Jays being equally aggressive - bumping 
into 
each other in flight and chasing each other. I am also presuming males vying 
for territory or perhaps for a female(s)? Carolina Chickadees exhibiting the 
same behaviour.

I also saw on many occasions Downy Woodpeckers flying down from another tree 
in the yard to the feeders and several times one would cling to the tree and 
make noises while another one would go to the suet feeder and then feed the 
other one. Possibly an immature begging for food? And an indication that my 
presumption that they have a nest in that other tree may have been correct?

Barry Jernigan
Murfreesboro, TN


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