![]() ![]() And they may also reduce in numbers for a few years following bad winter weather. Although their numbers have increased during the winter, they are reduced in numbers following severe extreme weather (maybe like what we are or have just had). It was not seen here again until 1975, in North Adams, and one remained through December. ![]() The first nesting was in 1945 in Stockbridge, and the male remained throughout the winter. The first record in The Berkshires was in the summer of 1931, in Williamstown, and not again until 1945 in Becket. The expected, though uncommon wren is the Carolina wren and is one of the recent arrivals here. NatureWatch: I wish you the best of health! The “wrens” are no doubt female house finches. I’m in my late 70s and now fighting pneumonia so these birds have kept me upbeat and happy to be alive.” I have counted and taken pictures of 12 species from chickadees to two pair of cardinals, blue jays, gold finches, nuthatches, juncos, titmice, house finches, scads of wrens or finches, I’m not sure, a downy woodpecker and a beautiful red bellied. I have a small yard but it’s bound by woods and tall brush, a perfect place for nesting. wrote: “Today has been a wonderful day to watch the backyard birds. If anyone has more recent thoughts let me know. ![]()
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