I have as many as 10-12, Juncos around my feeder in Michigan about 25 miles north of Grand Rapids near Sand Lake and they will be leaving soon at the end of April. But they really love it here and when you crush peanuts and put them on the deck floor that is their favorite snack, except you have to watch out for the Jays because they gobble them up too 😣
We've just recently started feeding wild birds in our yard. We'd been feeding crows on one side of our house for about a year, and were given some free wild bird suet that we set out on the opposite side of the house and IMMEDIATELY started seeing Dark-Eyed Juncos, Black-Capped & Chestnut-Backed Chickadees, a couple Song Sparrows, a Spotted Towhee, a few Steller's Jays that have lived in our back yard for most of my life, and one rambunctious squirrel who scares off the birds when he climbs the tree that one of the feeders is in, but seems to be able to coexist and eat with them while they're all on the ground eating scattered seeds. I also saw a whole bunch of American Robins when I went out to my car on the side of the house we feed the crows on. They were all hiding when I first came out, and I only saw a couple looking at me to see what I would do, so I just started whistling at them and they slowly inched out of their hiding spots and I saw there were at least a dozen of them who had been tucked away who all came back out to hunt for worms. It was a pretty great moment.
Nice vid. Over here in south jersey (its mid winter) the juncos come everyday, they are small and bold, they let me sit with them and if I have food they come check me out, still haven't hand fed them tho. Beginner backyard birder (1yr+)
yesak adly beautiful, how fun is that, they are a lovely little bird. I enjoy their flocks as they work about in the yard finding food. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy. Thank you. Bob
I love the Junco. They are so adorable. They hop around on my deck grabbing the crumbs under the woodpecker suet feeder. We have seen a lot of them this year in Midwest USA 😊
greenize1959 😊 morning, lovely little bird for sure. With the cold and mountain of snow we have here in Ontario we’re finding that a lot of our winter birds, like the Junko’s have moved a little further south this year, do you have lots of American Gold finch there as well? Our normal numbers are well down here this winter. 👍 enjoy, thank you for commenting. Bob.
@@gilligallou Yes, I have some American Goldfinches this year. I've been birding for about 15 years, and this past year is when I have seen more variety of birds than I ever have. It's very exciting!
I’m in Wisconsin and we are just discovering these cute little birds in abundance for some reason, not that I have never seen them just not like this. Anyone no where they nest?Thanks 😊
Pete Eastman hi Pete, love these guys, they mostly nest on the ground, sometimes in a shrub . Their breeding territory is in the Boreal Forest here in Canada, you’re likely see more number as they move to North to prep for nesting, enjoy, 👍 Bob
I have some here in North Carolina that are literally black and I figured it had to be diet that made them black versus the other juncos from dark gray to light gray. I feed them really high quality feed, but they still all vary wildly in color. I only ground feed, and all my bird friends have adapted.
Thank you Bob, this was a very helpful video. I just found you now and I subscribed =o) I have been wondering what this little bird that has been around the last few days.... thinking it wasn't a Junco... but maybe just a different variation? .... I think after watching this video. Really glad to have found you, fellow Canadian! We are located on Cooks Bay, Lake Simcoe.
thank you so much and welcome, much appreciated. we have a few clients from up your way that order on line, Beaverton etc, enjoy connect anytime, Bob :0)
I've had to squirrel proof my feeding post recently. Had one of the critters barking at me after it got through trashing the place. Had no idea they could be so vocal! Getting cold now so the visits should step up. All the best from the UK
Ludwig Hohlwein they can be a bossy little critter, lol I talk back to them in my yard, check out last weeks video on our squirrel solution video, merry Christmas, thank you for your comment, 🇨🇦🇨🇦👍👍👌😎
I have as many as 10-12, Juncos around my feeder in Michigan about 25 miles north of Grand Rapids near Sand Lake and they will be leaving soon at the end of April. But they really love it here and when you crush peanuts and put them on the deck floor that is their favorite snack, except you have to watch out for the Jays because they gobble them up too 😣
It’s that time of year, so fun, I love the Junko’s also. Jay’s peanuts , they lovem. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy. Bob , 😊👌
Great info, thanks😊. I am painting a BC junco and your site came up in my search.
We've just recently started feeding wild birds in our yard. We'd been feeding crows on one side of our house for about a year, and were given some free wild bird suet that we set out on the opposite side of the house and IMMEDIATELY started seeing Dark-Eyed Juncos, Black-Capped & Chestnut-Backed Chickadees, a couple Song Sparrows, a Spotted Towhee, a few Steller's Jays that have lived in our back yard for most of my life, and one rambunctious squirrel who scares off the birds when he climbs the tree that one of the feeders is in, but seems to be able to coexist and eat with them while they're all on the ground eating scattered seeds.
I also saw a whole bunch of American Robins when I went out to my car on the side of the house we feed the crows on. They were all hiding when I first came out, and I only saw a couple looking at me to see what I would do, so I just started whistling at them and they slowly inched out of their hiding spots and I saw there were at least a dozen of them who had been tucked away who all came back out to hunt for worms. It was a pretty great moment.
Zansi how wonderful. Thank you for sharing, I always say that birding in our yards is soulful,for us and the birds. 😎👌😊
Nice vid. Over here in south jersey (its mid winter) the juncos come everyday, they are small and bold, they let me sit with them and if I have food they come check me out, still haven't hand fed them tho. Beginner backyard birder (1yr+)
yesak adly beautiful, how fun is that, they are a lovely little bird. I enjoy their flocks as they work about in the yard finding food. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy. Thank you. Bob
I’m one of those junco lovers!
Thanks for the work y’a do
🙏😊 thank you
I love the Junco. They are so adorable. They hop around on my deck grabbing the crumbs under the woodpecker suet feeder. We have seen a lot of them this year in Midwest USA 😊
greenize1959 😊 morning, lovely little bird for sure. With the cold and mountain of snow we have here in Ontario we’re finding that a lot of our winter birds, like the Junko’s have moved a little further south this year, do you have lots of American Gold finch there as well? Our normal numbers are well down here this winter. 👍 enjoy, thank you for commenting. Bob.
@@gilligallou Yes, I have some American Goldfinches this year. I've been birding for about 15 years, and this past year is when I have seen more variety of birds than I ever have. It's very exciting!
I’m in Wisconsin and we are just discovering these cute little birds in abundance for some reason, not that I have never seen them just not like this. Anyone no where they nest?Thanks 😊
Pete Eastman hi Pete, love these guys, they mostly nest on the ground, sometimes in a shrub . Their breeding territory is in the Boreal Forest here in Canada, you’re likely see more number as they move to North to prep for nesting, enjoy, 👍 Bob
Gilligallou Bird ok thank you for the info. These days I find joy in nature. Not much else😊
I have some here in North Carolina that are literally black and I figured it had to be diet that made them black versus the other juncos from dark gray to light gray. I feed them really high quality feed, but they still all vary wildly in color. I only ground feed, and all my bird friends have adapted.
very cool, we expect to start seeing them soon here in Ontario, one of our early spring arrivals. :0)
Thank you Bob, this was a very helpful video. I just found you now and I subscribed =o) I have been wondering what this little bird that has been around the last few days.... thinking it wasn't a Junco... but maybe just a different variation? .... I think after watching this video. Really glad to have found you, fellow Canadian! We are located on Cooks Bay, Lake Simcoe.
thank you so much and welcome, much appreciated. we have a few clients from up your way that order on line, Beaverton etc, enjoy connect anytime, Bob :0)
This was a wonderful video! I have recently discovered Dark-Eyed Juncos at our home! They are loving the grass seed that’s on one spot of our lawn!
Lisa Eve Creative thank you Lisa, these guys are one of my favourites 😊 enjoy. Bob
I took a picture of the birds eggs, being careful not to disturb it. I'm so happy I have this sweet little bird nest in my flower basket.
Awesome 👍🏾
SuperSuperRaza thank you, love these little guys
I've had to squirrel proof my feeding post recently. Had one of the critters barking at me after it got through trashing the place. Had no idea they could be so vocal! Getting cold now so the visits should step up. All the best from the UK
Ludwig Hohlwein they can be a bossy little critter, lol I talk back to them in my yard, check out last weeks video on our squirrel solution video, merry Christmas, thank you for your comment, 🇨🇦🇨🇦👍👍👌😎
I saved one of these little guys from a hawk I didn’t know if it was a sparrow or junco but I put the video here on UA-cam and found out it’s a junco
priscilla L 😊 thank you
Gilligallou Bird thank you for you videos
I have one with a broken wing, damn cat brought it in the house. Need to wrap the wing but I'm not sure how.
I found a nest in my hanging flower basket, I tried to see what bird it is and I finally got a video and I believe it's a B.c. black eyed junco
So these Dark Eyed Juncos are in Ottawa for the winter ? If so what food do you put out to attract them ?