Put back the birdfeeder today, only with the two trays. (Millet in the small tray, other stuff in the bigger tray.) Haven't had it out since.... last fall?
A house finch couple has a home in the neighbour's hedge thing and often hang out in the dead lilac tree, hopefully they'll check out the offerings soon.
The lilac tree out front (which is now 95% dead) has been frequented the last few days by a house finch couple. Nice birds; the male seems pretty brave, doesn't fly away when I go out. I think they're making a nest in the top of the neighbour's cedar bush thing.
I've had no birdfeeders up for several months so it's nice that birds still come around even without food. I did set up the bird bath last week but haven't seen anyone in it yet.
Haven't seen the cardinals in a week or two (nor any more of the house finches nor house sparrow), but still seeing the goldfinch couple a few times a day (always on the mesh perchless sunflower feeder), and of course ample visits from the song sparrows.
I was in the yard this evening checking out the plants, when some birds flew from the roof area onto the fence. I looked at them, they looked at me, they flew off. Definitely a house finch male and female! Hopefully I didn't scare them off too badly and they'll come back another time!
