I have one too. Been at the feeder for quite a while -over 20 minuets. Not eating. Wouldn’t even move when I approached it. Must be sick. Very bloated stomach.
I have the same huge stomach on a female downy. It’s definitely not fluffed up feathers in order to keep warm. Have seen this for 4 or so days. it’s not been cold, no other birds have fluffed feathers and it is 40 degrees today.
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I have a male at my feeder. Eating the suet like there is no tomorrow. His eye looks affected too. It’s cold here but not real cold.
If its cold than birds puff up when its cold.
I have one too. Been at the feeder for quite a while -over 20 minuets. Not eating. Wouldn’t even move when I approached it. Must be sick. Very bloated stomach.
I have the same huge stomach on a female downy. It’s definitely not fluffed up feathers in order to keep warm. Have seen this for 4 or so days. it’s not been cold, no other birds have fluffed feathers and it is 40 degrees today.