Feeder Highlights – March 07, 2026

The feeder glowed softly in the twilight, and at exactly 9:44 p.m. a flash of orange‑crowned pine warbler alighted on the platform. Its olive‑green back and bright yellow crown made it stand out against the darkening sky as it darted from seed to seed, pausing only to give its rufous rump a quick preen. The bird’s fine, rapid pecks sounded like a tiny percussionist keeping a steady rhythm, a vivid reminder of how specialized these warblers are at extracting the smallest morsels from a mixed seed blend. Just seconds later the same pine warbler returned, this time accompanied by a curious black‑capped chickadee and a shy dark‑eyed junco. The chickadee’s sharp “chip‑chip” call added a cheerful counterpoint, while the junco’s muted tones blended into the night’s hush. Together they turned a simple backyard feeder into a lively, miniature symposium, illustrating how even an ordinary garden can become a window onto the rich diversity and behavior of North America’s songbirds.

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