The starling was on the railing, trying to get suet from a feeder. This feeder
has a wire grid on the bottom where woodpeckers can hang to feed. Birds that
do not have toes designed for clinging are almost out of luck, but they can
still try. This bird would jump upwards and occasionally grab a morsel of
suet.
Today was rainy, but there was a break in the weather this afternoon, and I
sat on the deck with my camera. I could hear various birds in the trees, but
the leaves are thick and it was hard to get a picture. Charlie was outside
with me so not many birds approached. Robins, however, are pretty fearless as
long as you are 20 feet away. This one hopped along on the grass,
looking for food.
Looks like it found something! American robins eat insects, worms, and berries.
...great captures.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see these creatures from your balcony!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful moment you captured—watching the determined starling and fearless robin amidst the gentle break in the rain truly brings the quiet beauty of nature to life.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, my favorites are of the Robins.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
I swear robins must hear the insects and worms they devour!
ReplyDeleteGreat bird captures.
ReplyDeleteYou capture the robins personality ! Thats a good bird feeder you have there Back in the last century when we fed yard birds, I had to stop using suet because the starlings took over our whole backyard! Feeders werent as good back then.
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