A Regular Visitor

First Post January 23, 2008

This morning started in the teens to continue our roller coaster winter temperatures. Some winters no Purple Finches visit the feeders but last fall a group appeared and have been regulars since. I love how the early morning sun shines through the red crown of the male while later in the day the same red reflects brilliantly in the sun. Pine Siskins showed up this season as well and are numerous as are the American Goldfinches. After daybreak but before feeding begins the branches are atwitter with the goldfinches and siskins prior to their swooping down to begin the feeding day. From time to time I see a Brown Thrasher who likes the suet feeder as do the Downy Woodpeckers.