Bayberry, a favorite of these Warblers
The yellow rump - hence the name.
A late Rose-breasted Grosbeak was spending its time eating Cedar Berries when not being chased by the Northern Mockingbird that thought they were all his.
My Brother Dave who lives just off of Rte 1A in Beverly assisted with my Screech Owl addiction today, allowing me to place two boxes in his backyard. I've seen Screech Owls in the neighborhood and have high hopes for a nesting pair in these boxes next spring!
Those Yellow-rumped Warblers are great-looking birds, Phil. Lovely images!
ReplyDeleteWishing you good luck with the owl boxes. Intrigued by the differing design - is one a roost box and the other a nest box? Or are you just hedging your bets with the design?
Hi Phil,
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your Blog and photography sites through your sparrow photos on Dave Sibley's Blog. Great shots. I have a question. Could the berries the top Yellow-rumped Warbler is eating be Poison Ivy? They look a bit whitish and the plant stem doesn't look correct for Bayberry.
Frank Mantlik
CT
Hi Frank, thanks for your kind words, not sure on the berries, I'll look into them a bit further, thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Richard, Yes, a roost and nest box, another local owler has had great success with the wider opening. Thanks for your kind words!!
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