[birdky] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- From: Lana Hays <lhays2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: KY Birdlist Birdlist <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:22:42 -0500
Thursday when I came home from school, I was pleased to see a Yellow-bellied
Sapsucker at the feeders. The feeders/peanut log were pretty empty. I got a
little too anxious to feed this guy and he took off....never to revisit that
day. I was afraid that he was a one day wonder. However, this morning he
reappeared so I'm hoping he's around for awhile. To reward him and my other
woodpeckers, I made a fresh batch of homemade suet and put some out.
Interesting that this is only the second time that I've had a sapsucker at my
house. The last time was about 7 years ago.
This winter has been pretty dismal as far as birds go at the feeders. We
didn't get yesterday's snow but the storm that hit a few weeks ago certainly
didn't bring many birds to the feeders. I was out of school for 2 days and
kept them constantly filled. In years past I would have been quite busy and
would have gone through maybe 20 lbs of bird seed. This time.....very little.
Interesting that I only got 1 White-crowned sparrow and no White-throated
sparrows. Also....no Eastern Towhees or Fox Sparrows or house finches. I did
have about 10 juncos but I was amazed at all the "no shows". Guess I'll just
to have to rejoice with the Sapsucker.
Lana Hays
Walton, KY
www.lanahays.com
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