He sings for her

In addition to the increase in woodpeckers that I mentioned in my last post, we have also had an increase in Purple Finches. We do seem to get an influx of these beauties as winter is wrapping up, as they make their way north to their breeding grounds in Canada and the northeast United States.

This past weekend, however, they set a record at my feeders, with 5 stopping in for breakfast on Sunday morning (4 males, 1 female). It was quite wonderful because all of the males were heartily singing.

It might be hard to tell in these photos, but this male is singing his heart out. See how his little throat is all puffed out while he sings?

He sings for her.

Female and male, perched together.

Safe travels, my little friends!