They are not quite as fancy, but just as wonderful to have around. Usually secretive and retiring, sometimes they'll surprise you and feed at your feeders unabashedly. In fact the House Finches around Jordan Park sing one of the most complex and beautiful songs of such birds anywhere. Anna's Hummingbird is the most common hummer that will visit your feeders. DO NOT add red food coloring to the mix, it is unnecessary and may harm the birds.
Cardinals live here all year, contributing a sudden flash of red to the feeder scene.
You can attract Cardinals by making sure you have plenty of sunflower seed in your feeder mix. Several species of Oriole, including the Scotts and Bullock's Orioles are common Spring and Summer residents of Jordan Park. Mourning Doves and their cousin, the White-winged Dove are not shy about eating at a home feeder. They love sunflower seed especially, and will stay around all year long. Click here to hear it.