WNJ Exclusive: Backyard birding after the storm

Bluejay in Union, NJ.
All photos by Jillian Weislo
by Jillian Weislo
I always find that birds in my backyard are most active after snowstorms. This week's ice storm proved to be no different. I had many visitors in my yard, most of which were eager to be next in line for the suet after the sleet had stopped. Visitors included a bluejay, cardinal, downy woodpecker, dark-eyed juncos, white-breasted nuthatch, and white-throated sparrows. The best part is I got to enjoy the company of all these birds just by looking out my kitchen window!

Male Northern Cardinal

Downy Woodpecker

Dark-eyed Junco




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