By Ellen Smith
A male downy woodpecker perches on a birdfeeder. Photo by: Ellen Smith
House finches, a junco, and a female cardinal frequently visit birdfeeders. Photo by: Ellen Smith
A male red-bellied woodpecker looks up from feeding. Photo by: Ellen Smith
Juncos, titmice, and flickers. Believe it or not, these are the names of some common Indiana birds. In the heart of winter, it is normal to see songbirds flocking around neighborhood bird feeders, chattering in the trees or perching on telephone wires. Winter is a time when many people open their wallets and their backyards to the birds. However, not many know about the the hobby at all. Bird feeding is a little-known hobby that is very fun and rewarding.
