The Avairy-- aka Gone to the Birds

[Arwen]

I have a family of these at my bird feeder this morning. The parents are still feeding the baby but trying to entice it into eating from the feeder on its own. The baby would rather sit on top of the feeder fluttering wings with beak gaping. They are Black-crested Titmouses (Titmice?) and they are bringing me such joy this morning.

And I'm very sad about the Eagles in Iowa. Apparently the female had a fatal encounter with a plane. The last time I went to the site, the camera was offline as well.

But back to joy! My bird feeder routinely sees the Titmouse family and doves. I've seen a male cardinal eyeing it but haven't seen him enjoying it yet. I am going to get a tube feeder so I can put out some oiled sunflower for he and his family.