Went on a brief frip to the south part of Pelham Bay park and had a small influx of migrant warblers. Most notable were a pair of Hooded Warblers but the flock included Black & white, American Redstart, Chestnut-sided, Blackpoll, and a few other species. I also noticed unfortunately that none of the Monk Parakeets have returned to the ball fields, surprise, surprise. Does anyone know where they have gone to? Still getting my six orioles and hummer at the feeders. I've noticed that occasionally a couple of the orioles will fluff up and angle towards the sun for a few minutes while it sits on the feeder. I've seen birds do this but am surprised it would do it on the feeder after taking a few sips. Just another interesting observation of these beauties. It's also cool to watch all of them interacting with each other, the bees, and the catbirds that come. I also have an immature Downy Woodpecker that I'm convinced knocks on the side of the window next to the suet feeder when it's empty and then looks in the window to see if anyone is there. I then go out to fill it and it sits on the top of the window until I leave and then immediately comes to the suet. Very cute. Got to love these little guys. Andrew
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