True, but they will actively usurp nests from other species including bluebirds, and will actively destroy the eggs of the other species in the nest. If they were merely invasive because they were prolific breeders that'd be one thing, but they're also jerks at the same time 🤣

They definitely live up to their nickname, for sure.

A downy woodpecker inspects a small spider while hanging upside-down from a suet feeder

This is one of my favorite photos -- this Downy Woodpecker stopped eating to check out this small spider spinning a web down from the feeder, then went back to her suet cake. August, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #woodpecker #spider #goodtiming

Male House Sparrow perched on a branch, looking camera-left in profile

The male House Sparrow, sometimes referred to as 'Bearded Bastards', are an invasive bird species in the USA. I still think they're handsome, though. October, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #housesparrow

Welcome! 😎

a photo of a female house finch, sitting on a metal bar

I believe this is a female house finch I photographed in August, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #housefinch

its alright blue, I have those kinds of days too!

It was a very lucky day! At first I was afraid and immediately looked it up thinking I had to call someone about a disease, but luckily it is a completely normal part of their lives.

a photo of a white-breasted nuthatch, a bird known for hanging upside down

White-breasted nuthatch, October 2022. This little guy decided to land upright, letting me get a great profile shot. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #nuthatch

A picture of a ruby-throated hummingbird in flight

Ruby-throated hummingbird, August 2022. #birds #ornithology #nature #photography

A Blue Jay with head exposed during crown molting

Bonus bird while I figure out hashtags. Caught this shot of a Blue Jay during its crown molting. September, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature

Carolina Wren, or as we call 'em around here, 'Noise Nuggets.' 🤣

A male house sparrow perched on a stem of tall grass

n honor of being added to the birds feed, here's a shot of a male house sparrow I took in October of 2022! #birds #ornithology

He looks ferocious but he's a 75lbs cuddlebuddy that likes to sit on my lap as I attempt to work at the computer.

A hot-air balloon flying in the sky with the moon in the background

Here's a photo I took in August of 2021, named 'On My Way.'

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A picture of a monarch butterfly I took in July of 2021.

Photo of a staffordshire terrier

Hi.

Here's a picture of my doggo, Scooby.