Well, one of the funniest things I remember seeing was a whole passel of birds and squirrels drunk on fermented dates and pyrocanthia berries--at least I guessed that's what it was. They were definitely drunk, and that's what they were eating. I'm sure they didn't think it was funny the morning after, though. Our most interesting bird is the scrub jay. They have absolutely no fear of humans and will eat nuts and seeds right out of your hand. The next most interesting is the huge pilliated woodpecker. Their call sounds just like the birds you hear in jungle movies. I've never seen a PB live and only occasionally do we get to see a finch in its loud colors. They're still in their winter feathers when they're down here. Last year I had a titmouse w/o a wife who made love to himself in every car mirror and window reflection he saw. He visited every single window in the house as the sun moved over the house, and he pooped all over our cars. He finally found a mate which saved my sanity.

I guess my reply disappeared into the wind. I saw Ginny had replied and that disappeared also. Ginny, that was definitely a male bunting in the photo you had. A female is a beautiful all green color. I assume the other bird you showed was a hawk of some kind. Marsha could probably ID it better. Scott, glad you're enjoying your backyard visitors. We usually get great crested flycatchers every summer. This is the first year with thistle socks, and that is the definite preference, and it's enjoyable seeing them hanging on sideways to it. Like Marcia, some will also eat seed also. Last year they seemed to love sunflower seeds. Do you have a nice pair of binocs to watch them with? Marcia, I hope your birds find a safe way to visit you more often. I notice my front feeder empties most quickly, even though I see birds less on it because it is less convenient to watch. I haven't seen many yellow rumped warblers, but perhaps they're staying more on the periphery than where I can easily see them. Gary

Joan, he belongs to me! I am in northern Palm Beach County and have them at my feeder all winter - 2 males and at least 6 females. They left about 2 weeks ago and will return in October. Nice pictures.

That's beautiful. I just love that bird. I'm hoping to see some this week and take pictures.