We've been feeding for 30 years here in Aroostook County. Suddenly this year there is a dearth of Chickadees...amazing, since they have always been plentiful and the most reliable of visitors to the feeders regardless of season. It seems that there were some around early this winter, but in the last two or three weeks I have seen a grand total of one! Normally at this time of year there would be a steady stream at the feeders, and the nearby lilac bush would always have half a dozen sitting around opening the seeds they'd gotten.
We have Blue Jays (oh, plenty of Blue Jays), Juncos which is unusual for us in the middle of winter, they are usually early visitors and then don't return until almost spring. Lots of Doves, and the usual assortment of Woodpeckers. There also seem to be less Nuthatches than usual. Its odd, since these are not the usual migratory suspects, which we've grown accustomed to seeing fluctuate in number from year to year, but year-round residents. Anyone noticed this, or have any idea what might have happened?
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