My feeders have been attracting all the usual suspects, plus a few that visit less frequently. Baltimore orioleBaltimore oriole, West Newbury, Vermont

Cal Ripken stops in a few times early every season to raid the suet. Here, he's checking out the new suet feeder to see if it is worthy.

Rose-breasted grosbeakRose-breasted grosbeak

Cyrano and Roxane stopped by to add a little panache to the yard. Roxane claimed the feeder, everyone else had to scrounge elsewhere.

Purple finchPurple finch I caught Harold spying on me. He said my number had come up.

White-breasted nuthatchWhite-breasted nuthatch Orin was hanging around.

American goldfinchAmerican goldfinch

Sometimes, Atticus just likes to be seen out and about.

Dexter and RomeoDexter and Romeo playing in the yard, Clark Homestead, West Newbury, Vermont

Felix stopped by to say he was in a fix, and did I have a bag of tricks handy?

Mourning doveMourning dove

Coo Hand Luke did some hard time in the yard.

Indigo buntingIndigo bunting

My name is Indigo Bunting. You filled my feeder. Prepare to dine.

Dexter and RomeoDexter and Romeo playing in the yard, Clark Homestead, West Newbury, Vermont