Psaltriparus minimus

The Bushtits used to flock the suet feeder regularly, but lately they are less common visitors. One or two will show up and poke around the remnants of the suet, but they seem to be more interested in the new growth on the trees. For such tiny little birds, they make a whole lot of noise. I can tell when they are in a tree even when I can't see them, because they are always chattering.