As expected, my backyard birds are in a feeding frenzy with the cold, snowy weather that’s descended upon Fort Collins. My cat Jack is in kitty heaven because there are so many house finches fighting for space at my window feeder. He sits on the window sill all day trying to figure out how to get his paws on one of those little birds. I’m a firm believer in the idea that the only good cat is an indoor cat. He can try all day, but all he’ll get out of the situation is some scintillating cat “TV”.
I found the most beautiful little nest in my front yard this morning. I was aware that I had 2 small nests in my front ash tree, but they were up way too high to investigate any further. The wind must have blown the nest out of the tree. It is a very small nest with no more that 1 1/2 inches diameter in the center. I only have 1 feeder in my front yard which is a nyjer feeder. That tree is absolutely alive with American and Lesser Goldfinches in the spring, summer and fall. Based on the size of this nest, I believe that Goldfinches are using my tree as a nesting location. I live very close to the foothills, but the elevation here would usually be considered a bit low for Goldfinches to nest. They usually head up into the mountains in late August and September to have their babies. I guess we’re very lucky to have such a treasure in our yard.
That’s all for today. Go Saints!
