An Uncommon Redpoll

It turns out our new tenants are quite unique. The Common Redpoll is not so common around here. They occasionally come this far south in the winter, but typically build their nests much farther north. Mostly in Canada and Alaska. This is a photo of a typical female, and as you can see, they are quite small. The male has much brighter coloring and was the key to identifying these little fellers. We're waiting anxiously to see the babies.

Squatters!

We have a new tenant at our town home. One of the tiniest birds I've ever seen. I tried my best to sway her to a more appropriate location, but no such luck. Her nest went up in record time, right on top of the mailbox. The first picture is the nest by itself, and the second is one with the little momma squatting in her new abode. Now we're waiting impatiently to see if a little family emerges.