A Popular Place to Perch

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Whenever I attach a new branch to my deck rail and then smear a little bark butter on it, you can bet that it will soon be a popular place to perch!

Here are nine fine posers who have taken a liking to the latest limb.

yellowrumped

Yellow-rumped Warbler

robin

American Robin

mockingbird

Northern Mockingbird

nuthatch

White-breasted Nuthatch

kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

thrasher

Brown Thrasher

titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

sparrow

Chipping Sparrow

Now I should warn you, if you begin using this approach to attracting birds, you will find yourself looking at the scenery around you differently and may even hear yourself saying things like, “Now that’s a beautiful dead branch!”  Or, you may find yourself pulling over to the side of the road to try and load a lovely limb into your vehicle, a behavior your friends and family might find strange, but no worries, I am here for you!

About kathydoremus

Wife, mother, daughter, and friend. One who dabbles in writing, thinks in rhyme, and is utterly unable to escape the allure of alliteration:) Amateur nature photographer. A backyard bird watcher, a hiker of non-strenuous trails to waterfalls, and a fan of Atlanta sports teams. Driver of an orange Jeep Renegade who goes by the name of Earl. One who is nourished by silence, solitude, and a good cup of coffee. A lover of God’s Word and the riches that are hidden there. An extremely ordinary jar of clay who longs to see and be satisfied by the glory of God, and to somehow display that in my everyday life.
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13 Responses to A Popular Place to Perch

  1. wisemarian says:
    February 20, 2017 at 6:35 am

    Kathy, I have been following your blog for about a year, and it really brightens my day. I am a birdwatcher and have had a backyard feeder for 40 years–in Texas and now in Washington DC.

    I have never used bark butter. I have a LOT of squirrels in my urban back yard and have to use a squirrel proof feeder. I’d love to try the bark butter but assume the squirrels would get it. Do you have squirrels?

    • kathydoremus says:
      February 20, 2017 at 7:58 am

      I do have a lot of squirrels and inevitably they steal some of the food that is meant for the birds. And they do like Bark Butter, but I add Texas Peter hot sauce to it to deter them. It doesn’t bother the birds in the least, but it’s a bit spicy for those rascally rodents!
      And thanks for the kind words. 🙂

  2. Jodi says:
    February 20, 2017 at 6:51 am

    How do you attach the branches? And do the squirrels go after it too?

  3. 1nmbirder says:
    February 20, 2017 at 7:04 am

    Great shots! I have been using bark butter for a couple years now. The birds absolutely love it. I put it on the side of a tree. I never even considered putting it on the end of a limb placed of optimal bird viewing. Thanks for the great idea!

  4. Sue says:
    February 20, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Wonderful portraits, Kathy. I’ve also found myself staring at branches thinking about how they would make good perches.

  6. Birder's Journey says:
    February 21, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    Sensational group of friends you have made there, Kathy!

  7. tanjabrittonwriter says:
    February 22, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Thank you for this great idea, and for sharing your lovely photos. Life would be impoverished without our backyard feathered friends. Best, Tanja

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