i saw an adolescent female Baltimore oriole the other day at the millet feeder, just gobbling it. i didn't know what it was then, but noticed that the usually aggressive male sparrows who chase others away didn't try to chase this one.
i searched audubon for an ID, nada. finally ebird found it. and given the aggressive mode of BOs, i can see why the sparrow didn't try to pick a fight🤣🤣🤣
it's interesting too how mama raccoon paces her visits to my garden. one day she came morning and evening. next day, morning and really hungry.
this morning, she's not here. i wonder if she bulks up, then spends time with her kits longer.
or just hangs out at the local raccoon speakeasy 🤔
i figure feeding her is saving a few nestlings from her maw.
@Ruthat
she did that last year too, 4 kits, lovely fluffy sweetnesses. i don't give additional food, just portion it out. they have to find their own turf after awhile. and they did. this is mama's garden.