Can't compare to last year as I'd only just started birding in late March and was not really paying attention then!
So far this year I've had 1 young Chaffinch, who stayed in the tree while Dad came to the feeders and took food back for him. About 4 young Starlings who devour the fat balls, and approximately 6 young House Sparrows that fight with the Starlings for the fat balls.
I've also had a noticeable sharp increase in visiting Blue tit and I suspect the young aren't too far away. Also regular Greenfinch, Great tit, Collared doves, Goldfinch, Blackbird and an ocassional Magpie and Dunnock - but haven't seen any of these chicks yet.
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Best wishes,
Alan
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