Wildlife Watch
January 7, 2025 – I’ve got two Canada jays here that showed up today. They are feeding on the suet, the seeds in the yard, and arguing with the Blue Jays. Otherwise, it’s the basic birds.
We’ve got turkeys; 8 of them that have been visiting. They are at the feeders, just beelining it from one feeder to the other, and back and forth. The maple tree has 18-21 doves sitting in it. The lilac bush has 23-24 blue jays. I’ve got a flock of about 30 evening grosbeaks. There are chickadees, juncos, and nuthatches hanging around, too. I had two males and one female crossbill a few days ago. There’s a Downy woodpecker on the suet now.
The only four-legged creature I have is the red squirrel. There are 5-6 of them feeding under the feeders.
Had a couple of snowshoers yesterday. One said there were a lot of snowshoe hare tracks, but that was it.
🎥 Enjoy this YouTube video of 30 evening grosbeaks swarming the sunflower seed feeders a yard in Maine from Wild Bird and Nature Videos by McElroy Productions.
Meet Carson Hinkley
Carson Hinkley is a seventh-generation resident of the historic East Madrid settlement in Maine’s High Peaks, where he stewards the Perham Stream Birding Trail from the farmhouse where he grew up and still lives today.
A lifelong observer of the natural world, he shares detailed notes on the birds, mammals, and seasonal changes he witnesses through “Wildlife Watch with Carson,” a regular feature highlighting the rich biodiversity and daily rhythms of the Perham Stream landscape.
In addition to his on-the-ground stewardship, Carson has participated in oral history projects that document his deep family roots and connection to working landscapes in western Maine, helping preserve both the ecological and cultural stories of the region for future generations.
