The Avian Horde

They might be cute and fluffy looking but they are remorseless birdfeed pillagers.



Chipping Sparrow on the approach


Cardinal and Titmouse mid-pillage



When you see 13 inches of bird with a 20 inch wingspan heading for your window it will cause you to fall from your chair and gasp in surprise and horror of an impending crash. Luckily this flicker was able to maneuver to the feeder without crashing into the window. I think we need to get a bigger feeder. The black mustache signifies that this guy is most definitely male. When voicing flicker thoughts, a French accent is required.


Titmouse patroller. These little guys are still Jay's favorites. They have mohawks. How can you not love them?


We're not sure if the birds are watching us or if they just like to look at their reflections.


Almost forgot our flying ninja friends -- the chickadees. See how politely they queue up for their turn at pillaging?


Yeah new bird!!! This junco also goes by the name of snowbird. So he's more a harbinger than a member of the horde.


Finally, the Genghis Khan of bird feeding stations everywhere

Jay took most of the pictures for this post so all props go to him (I can claim the chipping sparrow and the junco.). Hope you enjoyed your tour through birdfeeder devastation.