Feeder watch in the snow

A perfect morning to stay indoors and watch the birds flock to the feeders and suet while the snow is falling. A Townsend’s warbler was the first to visit, followed by a song sparrow, juncos and towhees. Soon a flock of pine siskins was flying in and covering all available food sources. The black-capped and chestnut-backed chickadees had to wait their turn at the feeders. 3 Steller’s jays paid a brief visit, adding their splash of color to the scene. The last visitor stayed the longest –  a Douglas squirrel claimed the sunflower seeder feeder as its own and curled around it feeding for at least 1/2 hour.