Date: 1/25/26 11:49 am From: Allan Mueller <akcmueller...> Subject: Snow Bird Report
Yesterday (Jan 24) was the first "ground fully covered with snow day" for this winter storm. Our yard list was not much different from a no-snow-day. The Eastern Bluebirds continued to be the species most interested in water. I don't know what the bluebirds do to need so much water, but they cover the bird bath with their thirsty bodies. Also we had Common Grackles on the feeders - maybe not what you want but an unusual feeder bird for us. Other regular species included Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Purple Finch, Brown Thrasher, Eastern Phoebe, Purple Finch. and Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Today (Jan 25) has a more interesting collection of feeder birds. The Fox Sparrows showed up. We do not have Fox Sparrows in the yard except when everything is covered with snow. Where are they hiding when there is no snow? How do they know where the feeders are when we don't see them in the yard? It's like they gather feeder location information but refuse our provided food unless snow causes hard times!
Also today we also recorded Chipping Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, and singing Purple Finches. Red-breasted Nuthatch is a regular species that has been missing both days.
Be Well,
-- Allan Mueller (It) 20 Moseley Lane, Conway, AR Home of the Arkansas State Champion Winged Elm 501-339-8071 Pura Vida
