floraphile Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 31 Oct 2020 Baldwin co. Alabama Unfortunately, no pics. About same size (?maybe slightly larger) as a Carolina chickadee, although tail seemed longer. Was intimidated by the Chickadees at safflower feeder and hung out in low shrubs, then flew to a separate feeder with black oil sunflower seeds and dined alone for a good while on the far side. He was somewhat distorted and obscured by the plastic of the feeder, but appeared warbler/vireo-like. No distinct wing bars, but I couldn't say there were none present. Could not see the bill well. What struck me most was both the upper- and undersides of bird appeared entirely yellow, although not vibrantly so. He did not appear to feed on any possible insects in the brush, just the feeder offering. ID? Differential? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Well, if it wasn’t a goldfinch, pine warblers are known to visit feeders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Avery said: Well, if it wasn’t a goldfinch, pine warblers are known to visit feeders I've had Pine Warblers at suet, but do they hit sunflower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 51 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: I've had Pine Warblers at suet, but do they hit sunflower? Do you mean safflower? I personally have never had a pine warbler at any feeder, but someone posted a couple pics earlier this week with a cardinal and a few pine warblers t their seed feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Charlie Spencer said: I've had Pine Warblers at suet, but do they hit sunflower? They will go to a sunflower seed feeder and try to find small pieces if they are really hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: They will go to a sunflower seed feeder and try to find small pieces if they are really hungry. I’ve had townsend’s feed on BOSS when there is suet out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 35 minutes ago, Connor Cochrane said: I’ve had townsend’s feed on BOSS when there is suet out. Do they eat the shell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aveschapinas Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 At the risk of hearing hoofbeats and thinking zebras, any chance it could have been someone's escaped pet canary? Did you get a good look at the bill? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Lol. Although anything is theoretically possible, I don't think it was a canary. It wasn't that yellow. I didn't get a really good look at the bill, but it didn't appear to be particularly conical/finchlike. More warbler/vireo. Edited October 31, 2020 by floraphile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aveschapinas Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, floraphile said: Lol. Although anything is theoretically possible, I don't think it was a canary. It wasn't that yellow. OK! People have occasionally posted birds for ID that turned out to be escaped canaries. And they come in all shades from white to bright orange. But you're probably right! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 14 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: Do they eat the shell? They take the seed away with them. I’m not sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Aveschapines said: OK! People have occasionally posted birds for ID that turned out to be escaped canaries. And they come in all shades from white to bright orange. But you're probably right! Definitely something to consider--and should be included in my differential! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 In the north, wintering Pine Warblers are often at feeders. From Colorado: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/140452501#_ga=2.159642493.1755868588.1602438046-1184313056.1549327880 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/87029191#_ga=2.159642493.1755868588.1602438046-1184313056.1549327880 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 I think the mystery bird is an Orange-Crowned Warbler. Thoughts? He has come back several times--both to the loose-seed feeders and the seed cakes. Will they eat sunflower seeds? I will try and get a pic. @Avery @Connor Cochrane @Tony Leukering @Charlie Spencer @The Bird Nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 How about this? https://ebird.org/species/orcwar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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