Gray Catbirds returned to my yard on May 4th from their winter homes in the southern states.
Gray Catbird on our catch-a-seed tray
They aren't typically feeder birds, but you can possibly bring them in by offering fruit. So besides the orange halves I had out for the orioles, I also put out a softening pear, hoping they'd take me up on my offer.
It wasn't long before not only one, but two catbirds enjoyed my fruit offering.
In case you missed it, check out this video post of my fruit-eating (and meewing) catbird.
Catbirds might also eat softened raisins as well as the fruit in our WBU Fruit Cakes Suet Dough.
Catbird eating Fruit Cakes Suet Dough
Why not try offering more fruit at your birdfeeders and see what birds take you up on your offer!
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Lep, interesting! I'll have to give that a try!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | June 22, 2012 at 06:04 PM
I have also found that they like watermelon!
Posted by: Lepcooper | June 22, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Aviary, thanks much. I appreciate you visiting the blog and for leaving a nice comment!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | May 20, 2012 at 04:22 PM
They are really cute. Thank for the lovely share.
Posted by: aviary | May 19, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Sue, that Bark Butter is amazing stuff. 115 bird species have eaten it, even those you don't think of as being suet eaters. So cool! Thanks for the report.
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | May 18, 2012 at 07:23 PM
My catbird pair (whom I first spotted on the 10th) are devouring bark butter and now suet. ~ Sue
Posted by: Sue Fuss | May 18, 2012 at 01:00 PM