I started putting food out in the garden (Fruit, Seeds, Hummingbird Nectar, Water) seriously in January, and endured a barren few months, where the only things that came were Broad-billed and Violet-crowned Hummingbirds...
Although the Hummingbirds were most welcome, I was hoping for a few different species, particularly as the gardens here are full of the likes of House Finch and Inca Dove.
Nothing came, but I persisted with putting food out.
In the last week or so, however, things have started to kick off. My efforts have been rewarded.
True to its name, a White-collared Seedeater has started making frequent visits to pick away slowly at the seed both in the 'hanging feeder', and on the floor. Over the last few days, he has been joined by 2 Lincoln's Sparrows.
The Hummingbird feeder has also started to garner interest. Both Abeille's Orioles and Hooded Orioles have been coming to feed off the nectar. Yesterday, a mixed flock of 10 Orioles was flitting through the Tree of Plenty (http://hileybirding.blogspot.mx/2011/04/tree-of-plenty-los-sabinos.html). As well as Abeille's and Hooded, there was a superb male Black-vented Oriole, a species endemic to the Mexican interior.
Today again the Black-vented Oriole was here, sharing the tree with numerous Yellow-rumped Warblers as well as the now long-staying Western Tanager.
More regular than ever are the Clay-colored Robin pair, presumably the same pair that raised a youngster last year. These birds are dull as dishwater, but have a great song. Other birds in and around the garden are Vermilion Flycatchers, Cassin's Kingbirds, White-winged Doves, Inca Doves, House Wren, Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Over, it isn't unusual to see Turkey Vulture, Barn Swallow (now passing through again), Cattle Egret and many others.
Pics to follow.
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