We went to Brandon yesterday. There were many ducks in the sloughs along the way. We went by quickly and I was unable to identify the breeds but many looked to be immatures. There are plenty of red-wing blackbirds around sloughs even though according to a local newspaper their numbers are supposed to be declining. It is the yellow-headed blackbird that seems to be rare. The red-wings are found in virtually every slough.
There are still a lot of crows spread throughout the district. On the way home near dusk I saw many mourning doves sitting on the wires. They are common in the countryside but I have not seen any near my property.
Hummingbirds are again very active at the feeder. They usually will not allow another bird to feed along with them but chase the intruder away. This is in contrast to the pine siskins who fill the feeder until there is no room, not even standing room!
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