When I looked up at one of the camera feeds, my eye was immediately caught by a yellow/black bird I had never seen before. The coloring of this bird is really dramatic. My first thought was that a tropical bird had been released, or gotten off a migration path. As it turns out, it was a male Hooded Warbler; a resident of Georgia during the summer. I’m guessing I’ve never seen a Hooded Warbler before as there is no food at my feeders to attract them, but it was a real treat to get to see him at least once. I may just have to see what I can do to draw these warblers back in front of the cameras!
Feathers
Didn’t Get the Memo on Sharing
Blue Jay vs Mourning Dove
It seems the birds are always engaged in turf battles. They argue over nesting sites and bath rights, of course, but the real feather-pumping occurs at the feeders. In this video, it’s clear the Blue Jay didn’t get the memo on sharing and the Mourning Dove’s peaceful dinner was not meant to be.