It was very interesting. They didn't bother the waxwings in any way. One might be at first inclined to guess that the battling had something to do with nesting territories, but bluebirds are cavity nesters while juncoes nest on the ground. Workplace treat Linda Maggs works on Prospect Street in Ridgefield where she maintains a bird feeder and where on Feb. 27, she was visited by a red-breasted nuthatch. These are generally birds of the far north that irrupt this way from time to time in the winter.
Some authorities say they are expanding their range southward.
They are also found across the continent, and are more common on the West Coast. Turkey time Everyone is getting a kick out of the turkey explosion, but Pam Romano has run into a bit of a problem. I have two birdbaths, five feeders, and regularly toss seed on the ground. I call this my birdy buffet. In December 1995, I had my first two wild turkeys come to visit.