Hobbies And Interests
American Robin
American robins are a common sight in neighborhood gardens of the United States in the springtime. Although named a robin after a similar looking bird in the UK, it is actually a member of the thrush family. The robin has gray-brown back and tail feathers with a distinctive bright red or orange breast. Berries such as the raspberry are the robin's staple diet supplemented with worms, larvae and insects.
Blue Jay
The blue jay is a brightly coloured crested songbird native to North America. Smaller in size than crows, yet larger than robins, the blue jay inhabits woodland and park areas. They can often be found in gardens with feeders. As the name suggests, the jay is largely bright blue with black and white plumage. They have a particular fondness for acorns, but will also feed on berries, such as the raspberry.
Sparrow
There is a great variety of sparrow species, most of which are commonly found worldwide. Small, plump and gray-brown in colour, the sparrow feeds largely off scraps, insects and seeds. They can also be found feeding in bushes where berries grow. They are noisy, sociable birds that will happily inhabit areas close to humans, including suburbs and inner cities.
Red Headed Woodpecker
This species of woodpecker is striking in appearance. The bright red head and shiny black and white plumage are unmistakable. Preferring to inhabit woodland and areas abundant with dead or dying trees, the woodpecker makes its home in the trunk of the tree. The diet is widely varied with seeds, raspberries, nuts, bird eggs and mice making a meal for this omnivorous bird.