Goldfinches and mourning doves were the predominant birds at my feeders all winter. I usually have a few individuals but this year there were 20+ goldfinches daily and almost that number of doves.  The goldfinches are still around. 

I only feed sunflower kernels. I gave up on thistle after it took over my garden at my last house. The folks who live there now are still trying to get rid of it. 

I've lived in this older, developed suburb for over 20 years and the bird life has really changed. Less pigeons (thank you hawks) less house sparrows. There are several nesting pairs of red-tailed hawks, one pair quite vocal over my yard yesterday. I saw a wild turkey while out walking Monday and a coyote on Wednesday.  
Grateful for this change for the better. 

Deborah Smith
Cleveland Heights
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