Birdfeeding

[ysabetwordsmith]

Today is mostly sunny and mild.

I fed the birds.  I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, a grackle, and a blue jay.  The blue jay sounds odd, more like "cheerup" than "thief" but I saw it fly and there's no mistaking that color.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 4/16/25 -- We cut brush along the path toward the east edge of the yard.

EDIT 4/16/25 -- I planted a Pagoda Dogwood in the forest yard, covered it, and spread topsoil around it. 

EDIT 4/16/25 -- I put mulch around the Pagoda Dogwood.

I've heard more blue jays and think there are several around currently.

Crabapples are blooming in the forest yard.

EDIT 4/16/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

I've seen a blue jay, a brown thrasher, and a robin in the forest garden.

In other news, we're getting the outdoor spigot replaces, so we'll have an outdoor water source again. :D 3q3q3q!!!  I'll need to research what kind of hose I want to get.

EDIT 4/16/25 -- I planted the American plum along the north edge of the prairie garden.

EDIT 4/16/25 -- I put mulch around the American plum.

EDIT 4/16/25 -- I planted a downy serviceberry along the north edge of the savanna.  I spread topsoil around it, covered it, labeled it, and mulched it.

I watered the newly planted things.

I've seen a fox squirrel at the hopper feeder.

As it is now dark, I am done for the night.

Comments

[topaz_eyes]

Blue jays have a few calls! Usually it's their "thief" scream, but we also hear "cheerup" frequently, and if we catch them in their cheerup call, they're usually bouncing on the ground or in the tree. We've also heard "tu-tu-tu" but have yet to see what they're doing when they make that call.

Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

I think this is the first time I've heard them making varied calls. Interesting! From the sound, I suspect there may be several stopping over here.