Here in Hixson, Hamilton co., TN we too have Brown-headed Nuthatches
as yard birds. Two years ago we lost our pine tree due to power board
tree trimmers. This year, our neighbor immediately across the street,
had his three pine's removed. Limbs from one particular tree were as big
as some trees. I was sure we would loose our two Brown-headed Nuthatch
feeder birds.
About two weeks ago we were astonished to see the couple bring four
offspring's to the black oil sunflower feeder. Three of those birds
have found the peanut feeder and spend much of their time going round
and round the feeder. Its quite a sight to watch from our deck. Now with
no pines in sight, I keep our feeders full and am anxious about the future
of our nuthatches?
While I'm at it, we also had two newly fledged Carolina Chickadees, which
came to our home made ant guard above the hummer feeder. The ant guard
used to be a spray paint lid. What a sight, two tiny chickadees bathing
inside the tiny lid!
It's been a good season, with a plethora of other newly hatched birds, the
most I remember in the past 23 years. I am wondering if others have also had
an influx of hatchlings at their feeders this year?
Jimmy and Cynthia Wilkerson
Hixson, Hamilton co., TN
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