Cats and Birds

 

 I am working away on a Prairie Schooler primitive cat.  I should have it done in the next day or two.

I decided to 'tidy up' the feeders at the front of the house. 

So I bought this pole system which supports four feeders plus an extra small 'bark butter' feeder. This is a good illustration of 'perfect placement' for a feeder.  It is placed close enough to the window so the birds will not fly into it.  The fountain has water to drink and bath. The plants in the back give shelter - a hiding place for ground feeders. The tree to the left provides protection and a place for waiting birds to perch.

I bought this pole system which supports four feeders plus an extra small 'bark butter' feeder.  I can change them around and bring others in as the seasons and eating habits of the birds change. This is the view from inside the house. While I can see these feeders sitting on the Front Porch, I probably watch them more often while inside the house.  

We had a small Sharp-shinned Hawk come by.

A very small hawk - see the Flicker to the right.

Same hawk with a Steller's Jay getting ready to run it off.

I know I said that I thought the Waxwings and mostly departed.

Turns out I was wrong and Tuesday they settled for a bit in the trees near the front of the house.

I was able to get quite close to the birds.

The light was not the best for photos.

I have to wonder how long they'll have their headquarters here. 

It's officially Autumn.

The first "V" of geese flew high overhead Tuesday morning heading south.