Tufted Titmouse

In addition to adding a hanging platform feeder to my son's property, I filled an existing suet holder with a no-melt, peanut variety, which attracted Downy Woodpeckers and Titmice. The Titmice were regulars at both the suet and platform feeder, and I was able to experience their friendliness. They almost always arrived in pairs and were quite vocal, often fussing at a squirrel who wanted to share in the 'feast.' The Titmice were perfectly happy to share food with Black Capped Chickadees and White Breasted Nuthatches, but not rodents.

Long Island Blue Jay

I was on Long Island to care for my son who had a tonsillectomy in late September. While I was there, during 'downtime,' I set up a hanging platform feeder in the yard (which is lush and surrounded by oaks, pines and red maples). This Blue Jay appeared the day before I flew back to California. I was amazed by the brightness and definition of his colors.