10 Birds I can see from my parents' deck
After a week spent at home in CT playing Wingspan every night, I feel like I'm an expert birdwatcher. Not only has the game taught me a ton about birds, but I've also had the opportunity to observe them all day. My parents are empty nesters, so they've taken up feeding the birds as a hobby. It's cute, although I'd prefer they get a dog...
Anyway, I digress. Here are 10 bird species I've come to be able to recognize on sight.
1. Woodpeckers
We see so many varieties of woodpeckers. The prettiest, and the rarest, are the Northern Flickers.
2. Tufted Titmouses
...or is it "Titmice"? Both sound weird
3. Chickadees
Small, sweet, and adorable.
4. Bluebirds
Bluebirds are pretty shy, so it's a treat to see them.
5. Blue Jays
Another type of blue bird. Blue Jays, however, are the opposite of shy. They're extremely aggressive, and other birds flee at the sight of them. However, they are super glamorous and are very fun to watch.
6. Cardinals
We see both the male and the female cardinals, which is impressive because the females are usually quite shy.
7. Goldfinches
You can spot them coming from a mile away because of how bright they are.
8. Hummingbirds
My parents have a special bird feeder to hold sugary syrup for them.
9. White-breasted nuthatches
These guys are my least favorite. I don't like the way they hop, and they aggressively poke at other birds and don't let them eat in peace. Plus, they're only 3/10 for cuteness.
10. Hawks
The hawks we see are majestic and glorious. But, as birds of prey, they use the bird feeder as a place to find prey and don't eat directly from it.
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