Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata), a winter visitor. I don’t see them at the feeders. Sunflower seeds, jelly, raisins, suet, and peanut butter are said to attract them but here on the mountain I am having no luck except with the bird bath. I sure am glad they enjoy that.
The Yellow-rumped Warblers do eat berries that grow here, either in my yard or close by. Among those berries native to this area are Poison Ivy berries, Juniper berries, and Dogwood berries.
Now, to be honest, I’m not going to encourage Poison Ivy but I might just look the other way if I see some growing at the edge of the woods. I know that there are many birds that enjoy it, including these cute little birds that show up every now and then at the birdbath.
