N. Mockingbird, Skowhegan + Feeder & Yard Birds

[William Reid]

Saw one N. Mockingbird on lower Russell Rd., Skowhegan at 0830 today. First one I've seen here this year.

Feeders and yard at house on Coburn Ave., Skowhegan have been very busy this week, with up to 13 spp. observed during any given day. Those have included Blue Jay, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Pine Siskin, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, American Goldfinch, Evening Grosbeak, Mourning Dove, American Crow, & American Robin. 

From my casual observations, I'd say Evening Grosbeaks are dominant at the feeders, putting Blue Jays in second place.

Dark-eyed Juncos lead in getting trapped in the barn, followed by White-throated Sparrows. Both have been easy to rescue, however.