This little female Ruby-Crowned Kinglet first appeared last March, immediately making herself at home, sharing suet and seeds with the other songbirds. At only 3½" from beak to tail tip, this tiny, lively, feisty little bird fared quite well in these environs. Several weeks later, a little male Ruby-Crowned Kinglet appeared and I never noticed them again, for the rest of the season. She's been around all winter this year, dining regularly and seeming to enjoy the company of sparrows, house finches and juncos. Perhaps her wandering mate will reappear soon. I'm just amazed at the survival and tenacity of this tiny bird, throughout this tough New England winter.All Text & Photos ©Deb Lambert 2008/2009
2 comments:
She's very cute, and you were able to get a lot of photos! How did your first class go? :-)
Shady ~ Me too! She and the chickadee have the cuteness quotient all sewed up! Class went very well - lots of enthusiastic gardeners, eager to start their gardens from seed and cuttings. It was a beautiful day, in the 50's - not a bit like this cold, snowy Monday. Still, it was a taste of spring.
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