According to a conservation group named Avian Report the bird most often seen at Georgia bird feeders is the northern cardinal (95.6%). Rounding out the top 10 list are the tufted titmouse (94.67%), Carolina chickadee (93.78%), Carolina wren (90.22%), house finch (89.76%), mourning dove (85.78%), American goldfinch (85.78%), downy woodpecker (85.33%), red-bellied woodpecker (82.22%), and eastern bluebird (80.89%).
How does this list stack up with the birds that visit your feeders?
I wish I had bluebirds that visited my yard! I have all the other species but the bluebirds prefer the field across the street. I don’t provide the food they like, though. I started putting out millet in preparation for the White-throated sparrows per your suggestion and sure enough, they showed up soon after.
Suzie,
I don’t see many bluebirds at my feeders.
Terry
For bluebirds put out mealworms. Can buy at Wallmart or snd bird feed store. I never had them till I put mealworms out. They feed fall thru spring. Once it’s warm they stick to natural food. But come cooler weather they are back. I have 4 sets come numerous times a day.
Im north metro Atlanta Cobb County
Good morning Terry,
We agree with the Avian Report with two exceptions; the downy and red-bellied wood peckers are rawly seen at our feeder in Loganville.
Thank you for your comments. In my case I am not seeing any red-bellied woodpeckers; however, downies often come to eat peanutbutter suet.
Terry
I have both of them they prefer suet. Try that if you haven’t. I’m in Acworth Cobb county.
Yes I get all 10 of these every day.
Tim,
That is great. You are the first to say you have been seeing all 10 every day.
Terry
Very accurate for me, except I would replace goldfinch with chipping sparrow.
John,
Thanks for your comments. Interestingly, I am not seeing any goldfinches but lots of chipping sparrows.
Terry
This is close to what we have here, Lilburn sub/urban. Our feeder has been reduced to blocks of suet having hot ingredients to thwart squirrels, and some safflower seeds and black oil sunflower, and bird baths. As I mentioned previously, we have a Hermit Thrush frequenting the suet cake and bird baths.
Thanks for your comments. It is interesting that the list mirrors your experiences.
Terry
Your list is right on target.
Ron,
You are only the second to report they totally agree with the survey. If anyone is going to see all 10 at their feeders, it is going to be you.
Terry
This has been a dismal season since last fall! We are having the fewest birds at feeders for as long as I remember. A fair amount of chipping sparrows are showing up but Downey’s aren’t appearing at all. Titmice and Nuthatches are few and far between with a pair of Cardinals daily. We still have a Rufous, or at least I believe it is Rufous. How are you all doing with your bird population?
William,
Everyone I have talked with is experiencing the same problem. I don’t know if anyone knows for sure what is causing the paucity of birds at feeders this winter. Explanations for the lack of birds range from weather, an abundance of natural foods, to the timing of the migration. Hopefully, the experts will solve this mystery.
Terry
I’m reading this in coastal southeastern NC. That list is pretty close to what I experience but we also have a lot of mockingbirds. They can be such bullies!
Nancy,
I am glad you found the list beneficial. I have to agree with you — mockingbirds can be bossy at feeders.
Terry