The Tufted Titmouse

I have not seen the Humming Birds racing, and chasing each other on the deck over the last couple days, so maybe they have taken off. This is a video of the Tufted Titmouse that we had last winter; once the fall migration is about done the winter birds begin to move in.

These little birds look like little flying mice with those dark eyes. They are very active little birds, it is hard to get them to sit still for very long. I took this picture a few years ago not even realizing that it was uncommon for this area. We live in a area that has quite a few Jack Pine trees, and certain types of birds love it; and we love watching birds so it is a winning situation for both of us. We buy food from Wild Birds Unlimited, especially in the winter birds need quality food. They rely on fat in the seeds to keep them healthy and warm. A great school project would be to make your own suet; birds love it, so do squirrels and chipmunks.

I will post a recipe for suet when the weather gets colder; or else you can look for a suet recipe online. You will have lots of options that way, or you could buy some suet but it is fun to see the birds eat your homemade food; it is sort of like making them cookies. They will keep coming back for more.