Throughout 2018 Agnes kept a list of every type of bird that visited our backyard birdy haven. She kept a close eye on the feeders, and gave them fresh water too. We learned how to make hummingbird nectar, and watch little fluffy chicks learn to hop and fly.
Cupcake the Chickadee would follow us everywhere. He would swoop in on the side porch and sit and watch, and he would squawk at me from the front yard flowers when I brought in groceries.
When Mia passed away we had our little birds to watch. It helped a bit to have another animal to care for, and we knew the little chicks had a safe place to grow. The kids would often go on walks around the neighborhood, and since Mia was no longer with us, a mixed flock of chickadees, sparrows, and cardinals would follow the kids when they would walk around the block.
We had nineteen different types of birds visit the backyard, and a few really funny squirrels too.
Here are the types of birds that visited:
- Chickadees
- Robins
- House Finches
- Cardinals
- Bluebirds
- Sparrows
- Blue Jays
- Starlings
- Tufted Titmouse
- White Crowned Sparrow
- Wren
- Red Bellied Woodpecker
- Goldfinch
- Pigeon
- Mourning Dove
- Flycatcher
- Ruby Throated Hummingbird
- Dark Eyed Junco
- Red-tailed Hawk
We still keep the feeders stocked, and Agnes happily checks on the birds every day. We know them know by their call, and the chickadees and juncos stay close when I’m outside restocking their food. I’m looking forward to our springtime birdies making their return home. I still miss Mia, but I’m glad that we were able to give the backyard birds a safe place to be.
