- I have a lot of Cowbirds. This afternoon I came downstairs and counted 9 all feeding at the same time.
- I think there are some females out there, as well - even though they're coloring is different.
- Cowbirds and Mourning doves don't get along when they both want food.
- One dove will kick many cowbird butts.
- I think I saw a House Finch!
House Finches intrigue me because they really didn't exist in the wild until the 1940's. Apparently, in the 1940's many people who had them caged, released them in New York City. From the 40's til the 70's they really didn't exist outside of the city, but after that they started to spread. They are a dark bird with an orangish/pink/red color on the head and bottom of the back. The one I saw hasn't been back since yesterday morning.
I've also got a better look at the black and white woodpecker - it's definitely a downy woodpecker.
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