Other assorted birds

Sharing The Suet During A Snowstorm

The suet was very popular during Snowmagedden 2021 with a wide variety of species going for it. That makes sense because during sub zero and single digit temps, suet is high in fat & calories which help birds refuel when they are using all their energy trying to stay alive & warm. It was a bit surprising to see a starling & a red-winged blackbird share without fighting. One ate high and one ate low. I guess desperate times makes for unlikely truces.
Female Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

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