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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 22, 2007 1:14 PM Post #3109898
| Heres the new thread.
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bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 22, 2007 1:23 PM Post #3109929
| That is so cute. I love goldfinches too. They fly like they are on a roller coaster. Sometimes I see them in small flocks when we have really cold weather. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD (Zone 7a)
January 22, 2007 2:07 PM Post #3110081
| Excellent photo of the American Goldfinch. I only get a few around my feeder. Most of my Goldfinch photos are taken out in the fields usually among thistle plants. |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 22, 2007 2:20 PM Post #3110117
| I buy thistle bags for mine. They cling to the sacks and pick the seeds thru. Cardinals are still my favorite backyard bird to watch. They look so pretty in a snow covered tree. |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 2:53 PM Post #3110224
| Pelletory, I was just considering starting a new one, thanks! If you would like back to the old one on your post too.
Here is my first shot of a common House Finch (?) or I think it is. I had to tie this bird feeder down it kept spinning on me!
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 2:55 PM Post #3110232
| Love your Goldfinch pic! I have seen them here but never got a pic, maybe this year...?
Here is one of the female HFs.
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 2:56 PM Post #3110236
| And a couple males watching me, watch them. LOL! 
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO (Zone 6a)
January 22, 2007 3:39 PM Post #3110380
| Well, here is one feeder, but it is being utilized by someting other than birds at the moment. You can see even more furry friends in the back eating the corn we put out for them.
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO (Zone 6a)
January 22, 2007 3:40 PM Post #3110383
| Wider shot showing 2 feeders, but help, grackles everywhere! I have to run them off every so often so the finches, juncos, wrens can get some food.
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO (Zone 6a)
January 22, 2007 3:42 PM Post #3110390
| After the ice storm we were scattering seed everywhere so there would be plenty for the poor little birdies, here the finches are enjoying the seed.
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fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR (Zone 7b)
January 22, 2007 4:13 PM Post #3110495
| Mary, that's a beautiful shot with your furry friends in the background. Looks like a Christmas card!
Debra |
birdscrazy
Portland, OR (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 4:23 PM Post #3110534
| Mary cute pick, ya your corn is being utilized all right...lol :) |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 22, 2007 5:48 PM Post #3110798
| Great pics Pelle, Shelia & Mary
Mary how are you doing? So great to see you post
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 22, 2007 8:08 PM Post #3111189
| Nice pics Everyone! Mary, love your furry corn eaters!
Sheila, Would the hf's still hold on while it was spinning? If so that must have looked cute! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 22, 2007 8:43 PM Post #3111318
| The one thing I don't like about most Thistle feeders is that the rain gets in and ruins the seeds at the bottom. Most of the feeders do not open from the bottom so their very difficult to get out. I have found one that does open from the bottom but its a little expensive so I'm saving my pennies. As soon as I buy it I'll post a pic and try to get some info for all about it. |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 8:55 PM Post #3111356
| My thistle feeder is open for business but very few takers so far. Not sure why. May need to re-locate it. All I've seen the past few days are sparrows. I think this latest supply of seed I got is too heavy on the millet seed. No takers for the suet, either. Ah well. I did spot this Mock. waiting for all the sparrows to clear off!
DebinSC
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 8:56 PM Post #3111359
| ...and the sparrows not accommodating. :) 
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DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 22, 2007 8:57 PM Post #3111360
| I found some neat clear thistle feeders with little over hang roofs for 8 or 9 dollars at Lowes. So far the seed has stayed dry with all the rain we have been having so they are working |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 22, 2007 9:06 PM Post #3111393
| DebiinSC, Is the thistle seed fresh enough? I had no idea how fast that stuff gets dried out and that was why I wasn't seeing any Goldies for a while. The bird store owner was telling me about it and as soon as I put the fresh stuff out my Goldies returned.
Nice pics Deb! |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 9:14 PM Post #3111421
| Pelle: You may be right. The thistle feeder I had before was destroyed by squirrels and I got this new one a couple of weeks ago. But the seed was some I had from before... Hmmm. I bet that's it. Thanks!
Oh,- and I lied about the suet. The squirrels love it. ;> |
mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b)
January 22, 2007 9:46 PM Post #3111534
| Posted my picture of the day on the "old" address, silly me! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 22, 2007 10:22 PM Post #3111632
| Christie, post it here, too - it's wonderful! |
mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b)
January 22, 2007 10:24 PM Post #3111641
| Okay Murmur; you make me a happy bird protector!!!!
CC
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 22, 2007 10:26 PM Post #3111648
| Great photo - gosh I wish I got those cute little buggers here! |
mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b)
January 22, 2007 10:26 PM Post #3111650
| This titmouse behaved so good, I promised him a hat with a feather!!!
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 22, 2007 10:28 PM Post #3111653
| Mrs_C: Those are great! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 22, 2007 10:28 PM Post #3111655
| That's the one!!! |
mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b)
January 22, 2007 10:29 PM Post #3111659
| Debin, I adore your picture with the sparrows!!!!!
Christie
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 22, 2007 10:36 PM Post #3111674
| Christie I love the one of the Tufted on the branch; it really shows what a little gem he is. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 22, 2007 10:56 PM Post #3111734
| Christie is that a Scrub Jay in the tree? |
mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b)
January 22, 2007 11:25 PM Post #3111820
| Yes Pelletory, one of the 2 babies we had in the backyard.
He drinks out of my bath here, and I recognise him because his feathers are so tight, colourful and neat! He is the most handsome boy around, and he knows it; showing off in the highest tree!! LOL
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 22, 2007 11:56 PM Post #3111925
| We had more snow here last night. Luckily the severe winds are gone and it was a nice still cold. 
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 23, 2007 12:45 AM Post #3112140
| Wow, thread 3 already!! Way to go!! I hope all of you getting all this snow and ice are ok. So far we have just gotten lots of rain - so much so that when I was out in the yard today my feet went squish, squish, squish. But I can't complain because at least we have heat and aren't suffering like you all in the mid west. ((hugs))
I finally got a shot of one of our red bellied woodpeckers - not as good as yours though Pell...
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 23, 2007 12:47 AM Post #3112159
| Lily, where'd you find that cage for that variety of woodpecker treat? I bought one and hung it by the little hook that came on it, and it disappeared . . . what a surprise!!! (Great photo, btw) |
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 23, 2007 12:49 AM Post #3112168
| And thanks for the fresh seed suggestion. I noticed that my thistle seed isn't getting many takers lately so I think I will put fresh seed in.
Here is another one from inside of one of our t. mousies.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 23, 2007 12:51 AM Post #3112176
| Hi Murmur! I'm pretty sure I got it at Wally World. I hung my blocks at first by the stick and string and found out pretty quick too that either the possums get them at night or the stick loosens and the block falls off lol. |
mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b)
January 23, 2007 12:52 AM Post #3112177
| lilyfant, what did you have to promise mr.titmouse in order to sit still for the picture? LOL
Superb photo! |
mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b)
January 23, 2007 12:54 AM Post #3112183
| Murmur, I have the same kind of cage for the food, bought mine in PETCO |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 23, 2007 12:55 AM Post #3112187
| Nice pics Susan!! Love your female red bellied! I miss my female; she hasn't been around much, only the boys are here everyday.
WalMart is where I get all my caged seed blocks too! They sure are popular!
I notice they have ones for Finches too.
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 23, 2007 1:06 AM Post #3112235
| I'm at Petco frequently - will look there. Thanks, everyone! |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR (Zone 8b)
January 23, 2007 12:22 PM Post #3113308
| My Ace Hardware stocks the suet & the cages, and that Victorian feeder of mine screws all apart for cleaning, when you're really ready to splurge! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 23, 2007 12:55 PM Post #3113412
| Here's a White Throated Sparrow from this morning. We have some snow falling again and its gotten too dark out to take anymore pics for now. 
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bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 23, 2007 12:59 PM Post #3113427
| We have several woodpeckers that vist our nut and berry suet mix. Are Golden Flickers a type of woodpecker? I see them mostly on the ground here. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 23, 2007 1:03 PM Post #3113440
| Yes, PLEASE post pics of them!!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 23, 2007 2:57 PM Post #3113779
| Heres a real sweet looking little female House Finch. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 23, 2007 4:48 PM Post #3114172
| Mourning Dove 
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fly_girl
The Woodlands, TX (Zone 8b)
January 23, 2007 4:59 PM Post #3114202
| Here's some Goldfinches on my feeder, they have to flip over and eat upside down. I don't know how they know to do this. 
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO (Zone 6a)
January 23, 2007 8:48 PM Post #3114901
| Hi Donna, we are doing great. Weather up here is certainly different from South Louisiana, but still enjoy my birdies. Was trying to catch a good pic of this white breasted nuthatch, but it is very out of focus cause I was far away and zoomed in to the max. He was checking out one of the suet feeders.
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DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 23, 2007 10:06 PM Post #3115132
| to cool Mary. Haven't even seen a Brown-headed Nuthatch here in the country. Really strange. I can't believe how different things are living just 18 miles north of my old place. I don't get anywhere close to the kinds of birds I did living so close to the gulf |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 23, 2007 11:44 PM Post #3115416
| Hey, I just got here and wowie kazowie! All you guy's pics are aboslutly terrific! I am delighted and impressed as all get out! Seriously!!!! great stuff!
Been working on a rather time consumming project, attempting to get some bird pics in my site and getting a site extension for the one I have.. It will be Texas Butterflies & Wildlife. Nothing up yet on that url. All the bird pics and wildlife blog will be channeled to
http:// texasbfandwildlife.org, I put a space so no one would accidentally click on it. When it is ready I will let you all know. What I have up so far is on http://theletteroflove.com/photography
An idea occured to me today.. Some birds just pass through looking for berries etc. on trees, and they leave after they have a good look around. So this is what I did to the tree right outside my little window. I will watch it tomorrow to see what happens, at the very least Mockingbird will probably have a few, lol. Tomorrow I will have better light too..
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DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 23, 2007 11:55 PM Post #3115444
| oh wow Deb that is fantastic |
bsavage
Dolores, CO (Zone 5b)
January 23, 2007 11:59 PM Post #3115460
| That's a great idea! Love all the photos! |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 12:23 AM Post #3115533
| Fly, did you hang your tube feeder upside down to deter sparrows, etc?? Does it work? |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 24, 2007 12:42 AM Post #3115584
| Shelia you buy the feeders that way |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 12:44 AM Post #3115591
| Mmmmm...Haven't seen those here, or didn't notice if I did. Are they just for thistle? |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 24, 2007 12:50 AM Post #3115618
| yes just for thistle |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 12:56 AM Post #3115634
| I don't use Thistle normally but I did buy a cake to put out last weekend. Smart little birds to figure out the method.
Oh, finally got the pics I took yesterday morning on the puter. Here is a Wren that comes around often. Cleans up what others leave behind mostly.
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Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 24, 2007 1:37 AM Post #3115785
| Normally I have only a few hummingbird feeders out all year. This year has been sooooo cold I've been putting out some seed. Funny. The Mockingbirds have finally called Dibs on this temp feeder. They don't want anyone to use it... constantly chasing off the other birds. Towhees and finches and sparrows. |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 24, 2007 1:38 AM Post #3115788
| Meant to include this... 
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 24, 2007 2:07 AM Post #3115910
| Wonderful photos today!
What a cute idea - the seed bell in a basket! |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 24, 2007 5:41 AM Post #3116324
| oh that is cute |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 11:00 AM Post #3116486
| That is one way to keep the seeds from breaking loose and falling. Cute too. I expected to see a picture of the Mockingbird, I bet that it has a nest close by. They are very protective of their young.
You are lucky to have hummers late in the year. We have to pull our feeders in when cold weather starts because they will freeze and crack. I forgot to empty two rain gauges in this last freeze and they cracked.
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bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 24, 2007 11:19 AM Post #3116508
| I have forgotten my rain gauge before too. Last year I had a nice one in copper, very decorative.
What is the most common bird at your feeders? I miss my hummingbirds, but they are usually back by the first week in April. |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 11:32 AM Post #3116530
| During the cold spell we had mainly White Wing Doves! They ate until they were stuffed and their necks were distorted! I finally had to put food on the deck railings to keep them from pulling down my feeder there were so many on it. 
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 11:37 AM Post #3116549
| I also had the Ruby Crowned Kinglet and Downy Woodpeckers quite freequently. Of course the House Sparrows are always there to get their share too. I had one bird that I didn't know what was. Anyone have an idea? 
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 11:40 AM Post #3116562
| Here is a closer shot of the back and tail. 
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bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 24, 2007 11:41 AM Post #3116568
| I have mostly cardinals, chickadees, titmouse and woodpeckers. I don't know if I have ever seen a Kinglet. I don't have many house sparrows. |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 11:50 AM Post #3116589
| The Kinglet was a funny little guy. Twice he came up to the suet feeders right in front of me, when I was down adding bird seed to another, etc. They are faster than Chickadees fliting about everywhere. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 24, 2007 12:20 PM Post #3116650
| Sheila, Are you still getting snow?? |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 24, 2007 1:09 PM Post #3116789
| Picture of one of the hummers hanging out in my yard. A little constant cloud cover so you can see iridescence. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 24, 2007 1:11 PM Post #3116796
| Very nice pic Aquane!! |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 24, 2007 1:15 PM Post #3116811
| Drinking 
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 1:17 PM Post #3116821
| Loving everyone's photos!
Flygirl: I had a thistle feeder exactly like yours; the goldfinches loved it. The squirrels destroyed it by chewing around the holes til they were big enough for them to get the seeds! Had to get a wire mesh one to replace it.
Mary: Those nuthatches do not like to oblige for photos do they!? We have white-breasted and brown-headed but they've been keeping way up on the pine tree trunks recently. Can't get 'em in near enough to photograph.
Sheila: I love wrens! We have many here. They stay down in the azaleas most of the time. I can hear one calling right now. Oh- and that kinglet is sooo cute.
Aguane: Our mockingbirds hang out in the tree over the feeder but - so far - don't seem to want to partake. They nest in the holly bushes. Going to try an experiment today and will post a photo if it works. :)
Here's a myrtle warbler from yesterday evening.
DebinSC
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Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 24, 2007 1:18 PM Post #3116824
| The Cardinal on a recent rainy day. Mockingbirds don't allow it near the seed bell in the basket. 
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 1:19 PM Post #3116832
| Same warbler.
Aguane: So nice to have hummers all the time! We haven't seen one since Oct. Thanks for showing us!
DebinSC
Edited to say: How do they sit on the cactus without getting 'stuck'? :)
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Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 24, 2007 1:25 PM Post #3116858
| Thanks! Yes, we really enjoy the hummers! We all see to have quite afew right now. Guess they migrate from afar. Though its been usually cold, freezing here for the last week +. You'd think they'd go on to Mexico.
The Mockingbirds hang out in the pyracantha and eat the berries. They seem to just guard the seed. Strange. Difficult for me to get a pic of them, for some reason.
edited: So many people wonder about those little feet on the thorns. Apparently these Cardinal prefer hanging out in Organ Pipe. This guy is there everyday. I've only seen one. I think. Never two at one time, anyway.
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 24, 2007 1:28 PM Post #3116868
| Wonderful pics this morning - that little Warbler is precious!
Seeing a Cardinal on a cactus is a treat - they're so often associated with snow.
Hummingbirds and Kinglets will steal my heart any day. Of course, so will a dove . . . or just about any other bird (well, you can leave out the Starlings and sometimes the crows). |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 24, 2007 1:57 PM Post #3116964
| Great pics! Aquane- Is that an Allens Hummer?
Deb- Love the Warblers. |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 3:32 PM Post #3117289
| Great Warbler and Hummie pics you Debin and aguane!!
Funny, I put this hummie feeder out there the other day with a couple ounces of nectar just to see if anyone would come to it. Hearing that some people have to *thaw* their nectar every morning in some places, I thought this area might not be so different.
I left off the top of it so there is a little pool around the bottom instead of the holes that take a long beak to access.
Warbler likes to take a little sip it seems... LOL!
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 9:22 PM Post #3118617
| Mrs. C was hopping round under the feeders. She was blending into the background and it was a kinda fuzzy shot, so I turned it into an "oil painting".
Debnes, where I used to live (only a few miles from here), the house finches would drink the nectar.
DebinSC
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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 10:01 PM Post #3118755
| Nice effects Debin! She's purdy!
Actually I'm not surprised.. the water is made with special hummie sugar. Warbler doesn't drink from the other birds water either, they get a lot of water in the mealies and buggies they eat, and she sure likes this. 
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 24, 2007 10:06 PM Post #3118781
| What a pretty warbler, and a nice series of photos, too!
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Niere
Chepachet, RI (Zone 5b)
January 25, 2007 12:21 AM Post #3119194
| Hi--I'm new to this forum and I've been enjoying everyone's pictures immensely! Thought I would share just a few of mine--this is our basic setup. Our family is new to feeding birds, but the birds we've had at our feeders include chickadees, white-breasted nuthatches, titmice, goldfinches, house finches, downy woodpecker (I think), red-bellied woodpecker, blue jays, cardinals, various sparrows and juncos. I'm looking forward to the spring to see what will come our way then.
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Niere
Chepachet, RI (Zone 5b)
January 25, 2007 12:24 AM Post #3119207
| Here's our window-mounted feeder--we usually refer to it as "Dunkin' Donuts" and when we see the birds at it in the morning one of us usually mentions that the "drive-thru" is open. :)
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Niere
Chepachet, RI (Zone 5b)
January 25, 2007 12:27 AM Post #3119213
| Now that the squirrels can't get to the feeders anymore (we used to have some of the feeders in the trees), I now enjoy seeing them and I don't mind at all if they help themselves to whatever they can find. :D 
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 25, 2007 1:45 AM Post #3119467
| Niere, is that a slinky with peanuts????? Where on earth did you come up with that??? It is too cool! Nice set up you have just outside your window. Love the drive thru too!
Oh and Debinsc, no snow here anymore. That was taken a couple weeks ago.
edited to ask...Did anyone have an idea as to the ID on the bird I posted back a few? (Between the doves and kinglet)
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 1:52 AM Post #3119494
| Welcome to the forum Niere !!! :-) |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 25, 2007 2:04 AM Post #3119534
| Shelia looks like it is a Brownheaded Cowbird female |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 25, 2007 2:10 AM Post #3119559
| Really, I have seen those before, guess I was thinking it was too early for them and didn't even consider that one. I think the males scout out the territory first, but that may have got scraped due to the cold fronts we have had this year. Thanks |
Niere
Chepachet, RI (Zone 5b)
January 25, 2007 2:12 AM Post #3119573
| "Niere, is that a slinky with peanuts?????"
Sheila--LOL! It DOES look like one, doesn't it!? I'm afraid I can't take any sort of creative credit for that--I picked that up at the local wild bird chain store. I don't know if they carry them all the time, but I know they had them out before the holidays in red and green and I think they are supposed to resemble a wreath. It is essentially a coated slinky with hooks on both ends that fasten to a main anchor that you hang from your hook, branch or what have you. I agree--they are pretty cool looking :D and the blue jays, woodpeckers and even the titmice are able to pull the peanuts out fairly easily.
Sorry I can't help with the bird id--I'm drawing a total blank with it. Could it be some kind of finch??
Thanks for the welcome pelletory! :D |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 2:32 AM Post #3119627
| I agree Donna- Cowbird.
Niere, I've seen that feeder before, its pretty neat. |
Jimmy_the_noo
Lairg Scotland
United Kingdom (Zone 4b)
January 25, 2007 11:46 AM Post #3120245
| Agree Cowbird Sheila!
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 25, 2007 3:35 PM Post #3120929
| The only thing slow-moving enough for me to photograph at our feeders this morning! A big ole Muscovy duck. they come by every day to browse around under the feeders and sip from the little bird bath. There were wrens and chickadees but they were not posing for me. :)
DebinSC
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 8:08 PM Post #3121822
| Nice pic Deb! |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 25, 2007 9:07 PM Post #3122077
| OK, I'm pretty happy now! There were goldfinches at my thistle feeder today! It's been up a while and no takers, so I was very excited to see 'em! (Lousy shot, but it proves I wasn't hallucinating!)
Deb(inSC)
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 9:16 PM Post #3122138
| Very good Deb!! |
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:28 PM Post #3122192
| As always, I am really enjoying all of these feeder pictures. I also especially enjoy seeing the warbler ones posted as I am very unfamiliar with warblers (except for the yellow rumped). If I saw one at the feeder I would probably chalk it off as something "sparrowy" or "finchy" lol. Having a camera certainly helps with identification since you can crop and blow the photo up. Thanks again for posting everybody.
Here are a few from my house. I put a new feeder up closer to my front picture window and filled it with irresistable goodies for the fruit and nut lovers. :-)
Here are a few of a mockingbird. This was the first bird to glom on to the feeder. Here its watching me, a bit apprehensive but not wanting to leave and give up this treasure trove lol.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:30 PM Post #3122196
| it doesn't take long before he decides to dive for a raisin.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:31 PM Post #3122200
| then up for another look-out while the wind ruffles its feathers.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 9:32 PM Post #3122209
| Beautiful pics lily!! Where did you get the feeder?? |
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:32 PM Post #3122210
| then, ACKK - stuff those raisins in!
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 9:35 PM Post #3122227
| LOL!!! |
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:35 PM Post #3122233
| Hi Pell! I don't remember. I got it last year and just put it up now. (blushing with embarrasment) But I'm pretty sure I got it at our local garden center that also sells some bird supplies. If it wasn't there it would have been Walmart or Lowes.
Here is the next customer - a titmouse.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:37 PM Post #3122238
| While the mocking bird has left to chase a bird away from "his" winterberry shrub the titmouse makes its move!
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:38 PM Post #3122244
| after spending some time looking at the menu, he makes his choice... a walnut, medium rare please lol.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 9:39 PM Post #3122245
| Pics are BEAUTIFUL!!!! Isn't it great having the feeder closer to the window? |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 9:40 PM Post #3122255
| Wow what a great variety you have for them, your such a good bird mommy!!!! |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 25, 2007 9:46 PM Post #3122276
| Great pics! Love that Mock'
Such a face!
Deb(inSC) |
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:47 PM Post #3122280
| He left and then came back for a smaller piece that he pecked at for a while. Notice the bulge in his side... I wonder if that's his crop full of walnut?
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:51 PM Post #3122291
| Thanks - it really is great having a feeder closer to the window! I don't know why I didn't do this earlier. :-) We have been having workmen around the house every day working on remodeling our bathroom so the birds haven't been around that much. But today the guys didn't stay long and the birds ventured back YAY!
Here is a Carolina Wren that also snuck in for a quick peek.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:52 PM Post #3122296
| and last but not least a fat little cold goldfinch who stayed with the seed and thistle feeders.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:57 PM Post #3122312
| I know this isn't a feeder but I just had to share this with you all! Isn't this a wierd ice formation?! I just can't imagine how it was formed!! I thought it was a bird when I looked from the house - then I got the binoculars and had to run out with the camera when I realized it was ice. I think it looks like an "ice cobra" coiled up in the bird bath. the remodeling guys had to run over and look at it too lol!
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 25, 2007 9:58 PM Post #3122318
| Oops - forgot the picture of the ice cobra...
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 10:07 PM Post #3122343
| LOL!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 10:39 PM Post #3122434
| lily, How long can you leave that fruit out now that the weather is cold?
I can't wait to get this type of feeder. I think once the ground thaws I'll ask the DH to bring the pole/baffle even closer to the house. I have regular shepheards hooks w/o baffles right near the windows but theres the squirrels to think about and right now I just put thistle and hummer feeders on them. |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 25, 2007 11:15 PM Post #3122544
| Pelle you can find those feeders at Lowes |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 25, 2007 11:17 PM Post #3122554
| Okay Thanks Donna! |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 26, 2007 6:54 AM Post #3123807
| I have a question, are you going outside for the photos or taking some of them thru a glass?
I am glad I marked this thread. I haven't posted any pics yet but I am enjoying yours.
Teresa |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 26, 2007 11:02 AM Post #3123885
| Lily! What a cool ice formation! The pics of mockingbird , wren, finch, and titmouse are superb!
More great pics Debin! I love those!
Weclome aboard Niere! I like how your feeders are by the window, you have some very cool gadgets!
Stepping out to take Bennie to school yesterday I heard this very familiar igh pitch shrilling sound (sounds kinda like a dog whining). I have been listening to the sounds of certain birds over and over so that I would quickly recognize them and know what to look for. Well there they were, a small flock of Cedar Waxwings in the neighbors tree directly across the street>> I am waiting to see if they will come in closer and take the dried cherries from my tree in back by my window..
Here is the sound> http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Cedar_W...
If you hear it look up in the trees around you. You might see something like this:
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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 26, 2007 11:03 AM Post #3123888
| Tried to get one more zoom on the fly... before they flew away.. It was chilly, so their feathers were all fluffed out> 
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 26, 2007 1:05 PM Post #3124160
| Oh I love cedar waxwings!! And I love that sound they make - its not like any other bird. I think of it as a squeeky wheel sound. They always fly around here in flocks even during nesting time. But they are hard to get good pictures of because they stay up in the trees. Great photos debnes!!
Hi Teresa - I took mine through my living room wiindow. The last warm spell we had I went out and washed my windows and that really helped lol. Also I have changed my camera setting (thanks to Pell) to the "action" setting. And I have also switched my camera to the setting where it will take a seies of fast shots for as long as I hold the button down. It eats up a lot of the card but who cares - I just erase what I don't want. My chances of getting a good shot are a lot better that way. (it was either Trois or linthicum who taught me that one :-> ) I have learned so much on this forum!! Thanks y'all!!! |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 26, 2007 1:13 PM Post #3124183
| Oh, my bluebirds do the fluff thing too. I have only seen one flock of cedar wax wings in my life. It was 35 miles away from my house. I think they look like little bandits. They are so cute. Are they seed eaters or what? |
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 26, 2007 1:15 PM Post #3124194
| I know they like berries and I'm not sure about insects. I have never seen them at a feeder. Apparently they are known to sit in a group on a tree branch and pass berries to each other down a line. |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 26, 2007 4:27 PM Post #3124828
| Yeah the page i posted up there has more info on CWW and it says they are one of few kinds of birds that can live solely on fruit, and they digest the seeds instead of regurgitating them like many other birds do. That means they are serious fruit tree propagators. How cool is that?
Would be neat to have them around long enough to plant one here,, :-).
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 26, 2007 11:36 PM Post #3126350
| When there was a Ligustrum between me and the neighbor before it started creating problems and was cut down. The CWWs used to eat those and then roost in the pecan trees above our walkway. They do leave a mess, purple sploches everywhere. LOL!! It is worth it to see them, such a beautiful bird. They come down to a birdbath or stream to drink just like they eat; ALL together!! Safety in numbers I guess. I don't think a cat would approach the mass of squealing birds! |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 27, 2007 12:56 AM Post #3126608
| I agree Sheila, it's worth it. (Those Ligustrums were created for them in the first place.)
:-) |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 27, 2007 1:41 AM Post #3126785
| Today I had a Flicker, a Hairy Woodpecker and a Chestnut Backed Chickadee sharing the suet! 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 27, 2007 1:46 AM Post #3126799
| VERY Cool Murmur!!! |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 27, 2007 1:50 AM Post #3126809
| Loved your photo, Murmur!!! |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 27, 2007 3:00 AM Post #3127003
| How neat to catch them together, good shot! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 27, 2007 3:47 AM Post #3127106
| I just realized that Hairy is at the peanut feeder, not the suet cage - he does like it, though, too. Hair is a bit blurry - bad hair day, maybe? (groan) |
Grasmussen
Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a)
January 27, 2007 8:35 AM Post #3127316
| BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE AND RED-BREASTERED NUTHATCH 
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 27, 2007 10:05 AM Post #3127332
| Murmur: The flicker looks guilty! :) Never seen that variety of chickadee before.
Grassmussen: Nice shot! We have mostly Carolina chickadees here but I can't tell them apart. Red-breasted nuthatch is a new one for me also.
Thanks guys, I'd never see those birds if you didn't share your photos. :D
DebinSC
(This should be a Car. chick. if I picked the right thumbnail. ;>)
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 27, 2007 11:44 AM Post #3127427
| Nice pics guys!! |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 27, 2007 3:31 PM Post #3128085
| I got pretty excited bout and hour ago because I spotted a painted bunting on the feeder. Of course, by the time I got there with my camera, he had flown. I will stalk him the rest of the day. Meanwhile, this is who was there when I arrived...
DebinSC
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 27, 2007 11:06 PM Post #3129284
| He is cute Deb! But I bet he scared off the Bunting. Maybe next time. |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 12:26 AM Post #3129499
| Love your suet combo pic Murmur!! Outstanding, and I'm with debin, that Flicker looks guilty! 8> LOL!
Debin cool ya saw a Bunting, maybe next time you'll get a shot, great pic of chick! My squirrel tries to steal all kinds of things, even the cherries I put on the tree, LOL! Sneaky lil rascal!
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO (Zone 6a)
January 28, 2007 12:43 AM Post #3129547
| Downy male eating suet today. 
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pocomoke
Princess Anne, MD
January 28, 2007 1:23 AM Post #3129668
| Hello to all. New member looking forward to seeing your pics and showing ours from the eastern shore of Md. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 1:32 AM Post #3129700
| Hi pocomoke!! Welcome to the BW forum!!! Very nice pic!!
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD (Zone 7a)
January 28, 2007 1:38 AM Post #3129716
| Welcome to the Bird Watching forum, pocomoke. I look forward to seeing your photos since you are located in great area for a variation of birdlife. In November, I stayed in the Pocomoke City Holiday Inn, as my wife and I visited both Chincoteague and Assateague. Unfortunately, the weather (rain) wasn't ideal for bird photography. I do visit Blackwater every opportunity I get. You might periodically visit the following link which provides information on what others are seeing in Maryland.
http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?A0=MDOSPREY |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 3:30 AM Post #3130092
| Welcome to Dave's Pocomoke, and to BW forum. Your picture is great, love the trees there too! |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 28, 2007 11:13 AM Post #3130477
| Deb, I hope you can capture an image of the painted bunting. I have only seen pictures. In the summer we have the indigo buntings. The seem like such cheerful creatures. I have never seen them eat from my feeders. What are you offering them?
Teresa in KY |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 12:17 PM Post #3130574
| NIce to see you pocomoke!! Welcome in!! Looking forward to your pictures :-S
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Good Downey shot Mary!
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Here Mr and Mrs House Finch having dinner>
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 1:10 PM Post #3130662
| Teresa, they seem to like white millet. He came back this morning but would only watch from the nearby azalea. I think buntings don't like crowds, and there were alot of birds at the feeders. So, I got the best shot I could at that distance in pretty low light. I'll post the best 2 I managed.
Also had Mr. Red-belly at the suet.
Deb(inSC)
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 1:11 PM Post #3130663
| and another... 
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 1:13 PM Post #3130670
| Red-bellied WP checking out the suet.
DebinSC
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 1:14 PM Post #3130673
| Just one more. I was concentrating on taking pics of Mr. Red Belly and the squirrel snuck in and made away with the peanut butter pine cone. Little sneak!!
DebinSC
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 1:49 PM Post #3130769
| Finally! Painted bunting came back. This is one bird where they definitely got the name right!
DebinSC
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 3:21 PM Post #3131114
| Oh WOWIE!! I missed a few days here and boy have there been lots of great pictures!! I am in awe of your painted bunting photos Deb - what an amazing bird. And welcome pocomoke from me too!
I have some new ones to post too. The tray with the "buffet" has been a big hit. I'm thinking of moving more of the feeders closer to the window even though they will be in the lawn. It's worth it! I think I need to wash the windows again though. when the sun shines in I can see how much dust and grit has settled back on to the panes of glass in 2 weeks.
Here is the yellow rumped warbler that has been eluding the camera -
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 3:22 PM Post #3131117
| Here is another one of the yellow rumped w.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 3:25 PM Post #3131123
| Here is one of our Carolina wren.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 3:26 PM Post #3131132
| and here it is getting ready to leave
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 3:28 PM Post #3131137
| Here is one of our little downy
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 28, 2007 4:38 PM Post #3131393
| Me, too, Lilyfntn - I didn't check my computer much yesterday and look at all these super photos! You have some great pics here!
Deb, omigosh, what can I say? Such lovely colors on the birds in your area - sigh . . . And the squirrel stealing the pine cone is a hoot - what a great shot!!
Pocomoke, welcome and looking forward to seeing more of your photos!!
You're right, all those who said the Flicker looked guilty . . . he does indeed!!! |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 4:55 PM Post #3131443
| See there Debin, Knew you'd get a good shot of Bunting!! And what a good shot!!! Aweosme!
Lily love those YRW and the wee Downey,, way cute! |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 28, 2007 6:45 PM Post #3131837
| The little bunting looks like he feel into a couple of different paint cans. Thanks for posting, it made me smile. God makes wonderful creatures. All are unique. |
cuckoo4rblackbe
Savannah, MO (Zone 5b)
January 28, 2007 7:06 PM Post #3131893
| lilyfantn I like to think I know a lot of common birds in our area of N.W. Missouri but those warblers I'm not very good at identifying. Just love your Yellow Rumped Warbler picture. I gave my father-in-law a couple of wren houses for Christmas and hope some wrens nest in them. I have 3 or 4 wren houses around our house and they sing all summer long. I see them catching insects all summer for themselves and their families but wonder if they would respond to a food at a feeder?
Cuckoo |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 7:54 PM Post #3132022
| cockoo, they like worms the best but they will eat some seeds. |
cuckoo4rblackbe
Savannah, MO (Zone 5b)
January 28, 2007 8:04 PM Post #3132058
| pelletory what kind of worms? Earthworms or something else?
Cuckoo |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 8:05 PM Post #3132062
| Mealy worms. |
cuckoo4rblackbe
Savannah, MO (Zone 5b)
January 28, 2007 8:07 PM Post #3132072
| Thanks!!
Cuckoo |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 8:09 PM Post #3132079
| Just don't use the large size. I buy them at the bird store and some buy them at PetSmart or Petco. |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 8:13 PM Post #3132099
| Here's a nice bowl of mealies.. Orange-crowned Warbler takes her share..:-S 
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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 8:24 PM Post #3132145
| She drinks a couple oz. of hummer water every few days too.. She's the only taker, and she seems to love it!
Not a perfect pic, I was outside sneaking a shot from inside the gh. lol!
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 8:27 PM Post #3132154
| Hi cuckoo! The yellow rumped is the only warbler that I recognize lol. I probably get other kinds and chalk them up to being goldfinches. I'm still learning! Once you get a glimpse of the yellow rump (which isn't too obvious in the pictures above) you will remember them! Here is a picture from my back deck of one showing its rump.
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lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 8:29 PM Post #3132163
| Debnes I love your Orange Crowned warbler! I'll have to go see if we get those too. Then study your pictures and keep my eyes peeled for one!
Here's another view of the aforementioned rump :-)
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
January 28, 2007 9:35 PM Post #3132373
| The male Painted Bunting in particular is very shy. I have a couple of males and several females that have come back to my feeder for the second winter. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
January 28, 2007 9:36 PM Post #3132377
| Here are a male and female Painted Bunting. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
January 28, 2007 9:39 PM Post #3132385
| I read the favorite food of Painted Buntings is sunflower hearts. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 9:40 PM Post #3132389
| Beautiful pics Gardenpom!!! |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 9:53 PM Post #3132425
| Gardenpom: Great shots. Thanks for posting them! I've never been able to spot the female. You're so lucky to have more than one! This weekend was only the 2nd time I've ever seen one here. |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR (Zone 7b)
January 28, 2007 10:29 PM Post #3132522
| Hello! 
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fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR (Zone 7b)
January 28, 2007 10:30 PM Post #3132525
| Do birds have tongues? Or is that a seed in it's mouth?
Debra
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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 10:43 PM Post #3132569
| Of course they have tongues LOL!
Great pics Debra! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 10:49 PM Post #3132587
| Debra, Heres a red bellied woodpeckers tongue. Nice pics!!! 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 10:59 PM Post #3132621
| Hey listen guys, I was wondering something.
Since this Thread is turning into more of a daily pics thread intsead of a Feeder thread; why don't we just start a Daily Pics Thread?
I'm just as guilty as anyone for putting everyday pics in this one but what do you think?
Daily Pic Thread ? Yes or No
I vote YES |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 11:03 PM Post #3132630
| I dunno Pelle, Sheila started it because she was wanting to see everyone's feeders. We still get people who just found the thread and want to show thiers.
A companion thread would be cool on Daily Basics yes!! Let's do it Pelle!
I have a couple in the kitty for a thread like that, :> |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 28, 2007 11:16 PM Post #3132672
| Oh yes I meant for us to keep this one for feeders definitely. I'm sure we'll all be getting different feeders at one time or another and new people might have ones they want to show too. We could always come back here to tell which ones we think work best for certain birds or ones that annoy squirrels etc.
I don't know, if anyone has a better idea please tell us. I just thought we were straying from the topic.
We could also just keep it as it is; doesn't really matter. :-) |
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN (Zone 6b)
January 28, 2007 11:18 PM Post #3132678
| I think its a great idea! That would cut down on the length of these feeder threads. And the daily threads wouldn't get so long either. We can certainly still post feeder pictures - especially when we get new feeders!
I vote a big yes! |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 11:22 PM Post #3132695
| Yeah Pelle, It is definatly inspired! |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 11:49 PM Post #3132776
| Absolutely!
DebinSC |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR (Zone 7b)
January 28, 2007 11:49 PM Post #3132779
| Sorry...I'm guilty of posting daily birds... |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 11:51 PM Post #3132787
| Yes, I guess i was thinking it was sort of...Show me what's AT your feeders! :)
DebinSC |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 28, 2007 11:58 PM Post #3132824
| Most definately Pelle, we have much more to show than just feeders. But I am so elated that the thread aroused such interest. But all of us are anxious to share the daily photos too. If you build it we will come! |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 29, 2007 12:00 AM Post #3132828
| Pretty Birdie, Gardenpom! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 29, 2007 12:00 AM Post #3132830
| Debra your breaking my heart, I'm just as guilty. |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR (Zone 7b)
January 29, 2007 12:12 AM Post #3132859
| I agree, Pell - if you start a daily bird thread we will follow you there!
Debra
Edited to say...to continue posting here, I'd have to go buy new feeders! LOL!
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 29, 2007 12:17 AM Post #3132870
| I have so many old feeders that I don't use because I was unhappy with the design and results I could probably open a used feeder store. |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 29, 2007 12:19 AM Post #3132878
| Pelle, you probably could make enough money to buy several new ones!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 29, 2007 12:21 AM Post #3132885
| Thats true Murmur. My DH is always telling me to try and sell all the things I don't use anymore. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
January 29, 2007 12:22 AM Post #3132886
| I think people are afraid to start too many topics...when they see a mention of something they happen to have a picture of they just want to join in. That's what happened with my Painted Buntings. I'm very much in favor of a Daily Thread for bird photos.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 29, 2007 12:25 AM Post #3132898
| Why don't you start it Gardenpom? Put that first pic of the Painted Male Bunting on it and the title would be Daily Pics. |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
January 29, 2007 12:29 AM Post #3132906
| Go for it! I'd contribute! Until the weather turns to 100 degrees and only the Cactus Wren are about. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
January 29, 2007 12:31 AM Post #3132913
| I think they should actually be pics from that day...mine is not. Someone should start one with a photo taken January 28th. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 29, 2007 12:33 AM Post #3132923
| It doesn't really matter. I just wanted to see such a colorful one on the title page. Besides, you see them everyday. Do it, please?? |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 29, 2007 12:36 AM Post #3132931
| I agree, Pelle - that picture would lure all sort of folks to the thread!!! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
January 29, 2007 12:42 AM Post #3132948
| Done! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 29, 2007 12:42 AM Post #3132953
| Here is the new DAILY PICS thread. Thanks Gardenpom!!!
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/688407/
This message was edited Jan 28, 2007 8:43 PM |
Grasmussen
Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a)
January 29, 2007 10:25 AM Post #3133988
| This little male Redpoll is actually very narcissistic. He likes to have his picture taken. This is one of a half a dozen shots I took through the kitchen window, at less than 18", with a flash, after sun set. He seems to understand the window glass is an impenetrable barrier. While, the other Redpolls fly if I move on the other side of the room, this male doesn't let anything bother him. 
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Grasmussen
Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a)
January 29, 2007 10:42 AM Post #3134002
| The feeder is just a one square foot board, with a low rim around the edge, attached directly to the window sill. While I can get fine detail, in the pic's, at such close distances, I much prefer pic's with a natural back ground. (Birds setting in the trees waiting, for a turn at the feeder.) 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 29, 2007 11:24 AM Post #3134068
| Nice pics Gras! Maybe a dumb question but how do you keep the flash from reflecting on the window?
I think we all would prefer natural settings for pics but things like branches, buds, leaves etc. wind up being in the way. Again, this is a very sweet bird!
Nice feeder. |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 29, 2007 11:36 AM Post #3134085
| Nice pics Gras!!
For a feeder bird, a 'natural' setting would be at the feeder, lol! I love to get a great pic of a bird in a tree, etc. Sometimes we gotta take the pics when we can get them,,
Here's Blue Jay waiting his turn for the peanut bowl...
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 29, 2007 11:39 AM Post #3134088
| Great shots thru glass! Nice location for a feeder. That is an adorable little bird too! Do you have to use a flash? Maybe the others won't spook if you can leave off the flash.
We can't shoot from windows in the house because we have the solar screens, they sure help with the TX heat though. My DH opened the blinds and window in the end of the shop this weekend. He can get better shots on the suet feeder that way, but the regular feeders are uphill from that window. |
Grasmussen
Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a)
January 29, 2007 3:18 PM Post #3134770
| pelletory: Nothing dumb about you question -- flash reflecting off the glass, was a problem and spoiled some of the shots. It only worked if the camera is almost touching the glass, and at just the right angle. If the camera is close enough to the glass, the reflection from the flash is above the level of the lens. (It was so dark when I shot these, that it was flash or no pic's.) It surprised me when the flash didn't bother the bird. I took nine pic's in three minutes. 
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 30, 2007 12:10 AM Post #3136617
| Ya blinded the poor thing and he couldn't fly!! LOL!! Just kidding! |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
January 30, 2007 12:14 AM Post #3136629
| I am having the same problem with the glass...and having to put the lens directly agains the window to get a good picture, makes it impossible to use a tri-pod, which is really what I need. I have trouble finding the birds looking thru the camera square...I want to be able to look at them directly and just have my finger on the button. Would be alot less motion as well. |
sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 30, 2007 1:59 AM Post #3136976
| Pelletory ~ here are the Goldies enjoying their new feeder.
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sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 30, 2007 2:01 AM Post #3136986
| The Chickadees liked it too, this is the first time I've had one stay still long enough for me to get a photo, they usually just zip onto the other feeders and then off they go.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 2:02 AM Post #3136987
| OMG, SO Cute! What type of seed mix do you have in the feeder? |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 2:03 AM Post #3136990
| Nice clear shots!!! I love the Dee's but they can be tricky to photograph. |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 2:15 AM Post #3137018
| sadie_mae - I purchased a feeder very much like yours at Wal-Mart for about $10. Glad to see it is attracting lots of visitors to yours. I have all four feeders set up and no birds! Please share what seed mix you are using in your feeder. :-) I need all the help I can get!!! lol |
sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 30, 2007 2:16 AM Post #3137024
| I've just been using straight black oil sunflower seeds, everything seems to be happy with it so far. The mix at this walmart had a lot of the stuff that ends up sprouting under the feeders. One good thing about the sunflower seeds, I always get a few volunteers in the flower beds :-) It's funny, I can plant them on purpose and not get a sprout, guess the birds have that special touch! I have doves, sometimes 8 or 10 at a time and Juncos cleaning up the sunflower seeds so I don't get too many sprouts under the feeders from them, and the Cardinals and Blue Jays help with the clean up too.
I also put a few raisins in that feeder, hoping to attract the mocking birds, I see them occasionally on the suet feeders but haven't noticed them eating the sunflower seeds. I wanted a second feeder like that one, to put fruit in.
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sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 30, 2007 2:18 AM Post #3137033
| Becky ~ yep, walmart is where I got this one, the only one they had :-( |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 2:26 AM Post #3137048
| Becky have you tried the peanuts in shell yet? Since you think your not getting any birds count how many peanuts you put out to see how many are left the next day. I'm sure a regular Nut n Berry mix would bring them in. walMart should carry that. |
sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 30, 2007 2:30 AM Post #3137055
| This feeder is closest to my Jeep, I'm sitting inside with the window down taking pictures, LOL, they look like they're keeping an eye on me, probably wondering what the lunatic in the green robe is doing. Let me just say that we're FAR away from any neighbors so no one else can see me and my green robe and house shoes taking pictures of the birds from inside my vehicle when it's 20 degrees outside, LOL!
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sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 30, 2007 2:32 AM Post #3137064
| Speaking of peanuts, I can't find any around here (as bird feed) and was wondering if you use raw peanuts or do they have to be cooked/roasted? Walmart had a pretty good price this weekend on raw, hulled Spanish peanuts (for making peanut brittle) but I wasn't sure if that would work as feed. |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 2:38 AM Post #3137081
| Sadie_mae - I thought your new feeder looked familiar! :-) Looks great with all the birds enjoying it! :-) :-)
Pell - The peanuts haven't attracted any either. I can't figure it out. I have a fenced in yard, so no predators. I have a large Oak tree. I have 3 ponds (of which 2 have a fountain in them). I have tons of plants around my backyard. There is very little human activity out in the backyard except for me in the late afternoon for a brief time. So ... I'm at a loss as to why there are no birds. And I have vacant lots beside me and behind me that are full of trees and shrubs. I see the birds all the time in the trees and even on my electrical and phone lines. But just not in my yard at my feeders. Go figure!
And I have been trying to attract hummers to my yard for almost 2 years. I've done it all to romance them to my yard. Not a one! A co-worker who lives not too far from me has a hummer family living in her yard. I have more nectar plants blooming than she does right now! She doesn't use a hummer feeder, either. Her and I are both scratching our heads about that! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 30, 2007 2:43 AM Post #3137091
| Becky, that's just not FAIR!!! Don't give up, though, surely they will come. Truly makes no sense to me at all.
Sadie-Mae, you are posting some wonderful photos - and I love the new feeder you bought. |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 2:53 AM Post #3137124
| sadie_mae - LOL about you sitting in your Jeep in your house robe, jammies, and slippers in freezing temps taking photos! (I hope they are warm fuzzy slippers!) I bet the birdies can't figure out what kind of creature YOU are! ROFL!!!!
Murmur - For some reason, the birds just do NOT like my yard. The feeders have been up for 2 weeks. I have no-waste seed mix. AND unshelled sunflower seeds. AND unshelled peanuts... all in the 4 different feeders. No birds. Nadda one. Zip! |
sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 30, 2007 3:05 AM Post #3137163
| Thanks Murmur! The birds really seem to be enjoying it. I'm just hoping that the raccoons stay away I don't know how well it'd hold up with a big fat coon hanging on it!
LOL, Becky, I'm sure I've got them scratching their little heads for sure!!
I don't understand why you're not getting any birds, it sounds like you've got a perfect setup. I agree with Murmur, surely they will come! The first year I put out food for the hummers, I never saw a single one then the next year the found me. |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 30, 2007 3:12 AM Post #3137189
| Sadie, I forgot to comment on your green robe and slippers, sitting in your car - I love that! when we had some rare snow awhile back, I was outside in my white bathrobe - I was able to get quite a few shots because I think the birds thought I was just a big blob of snow!!! I admit I had sweats on underneath it, but it is the warmest thing I've ever had!! It was not as cold as what you are experiencing, but it was cold enough!!
Becky, we'll all chant from our various parts of the country (world) "Come to Becky's, come to Becky's . . ."!!!
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beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 3:17 AM Post #3137203
| ROFL, Murmur! Now if it would only work! LOL LOL LOL |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 3:19 AM Post #3137208
| Becky, mix some Black Oil Sunflower Seeds into your platform feeder and see if that helps.
Maybe let out a few little whistles before you go inside,lol.
Don't give up hope, they'll come. |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 3:26 AM Post #3137224
| Oh, did I forget to mention that my neighbor 3 houses down from me has a pair of Painted Buntings that visit her feeders every day. She has the same seed mix in her feeders as I do! (We both buy from Wal-Mart.) Maybe their little bellies are all full by the time they leave her house so they aren't hungry when they fly by my feeders. There is bird poo on the roof of my tallest feeder. They leave me a little present as they are flying by overhead. (sigh) The story of my life. LOL! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 30, 2007 3:27 AM Post #3137226
| Becky, you know I'm going to take credit when they DO COME!!!! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 30, 2007 3:27 AM Post #3137228
| She's chanting, too - but not in your favor!!! |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 3:28 AM Post #3137231
| ROFL!!!!! Y'all are killin' me! ROFL!!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 3:29 AM Post #3137232
| Becky just concentrate on trying to get the more common birds first then the Buntings should follow. |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 3:33 AM Post #3137241
| Pell - I'd be happy to see a crow using any one of my feeders after 2 weeks of no birds! I'm about to the point of taking the squirrel barrier off and letting the squirrels have at the seeds. I hate to see the seeds go to waste! lol |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 3:35 AM Post #3137246
| They won't, just give it some time. |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 30, 2007 10:52 AM Post #3137651
| Hey Becky, if your neighbor is really a good friend, she will skip a few days filling her feeders, and let them find yours! LOL! |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 30, 2007 11:03 AM Post #3137661
| LOL Sheila! |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 30, 2007 11:24 AM Post #3137692
| I don't dare ask her. When she found out that I was putting up feeders, she didn't seem too happy to hear that. I bet she thought that she would lose her feeding birds to my yard. LOL!
Edited to add:
Little did she know that she has nothing to worry about! Maybe I should just stick to butterflies and gardening! The butterflies like my yard. ;-)
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 12:21 PM Post #3137793
| No, I heard some people say it took close to a month, Then all of a sudden they have tons of them
Becky, Do you still have those dangling red dixie cups hanging in your yard? I'm just trying to think of anything you have that might look or seem frightening to birds. |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY (Zone 6a)
January 30, 2007 12:38 PM Post #3137840
| Great pics everyone, thanks for posting. I am staying inside when it is this COLD. I had hoped to go down to the duck pond and get a few shots. I can hear the geese go over and we have white egrets and blue herons too. I wish I had a long range lense. I could get much nicer shots. Keep those pictures coming, I am enjoying them in here where it is warm.
Teresa in KY |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
January 30, 2007 1:29 PM Post #3137993
| Interesting your comment about the squirrels. Just recently, I had moved a feeder to the back yard ,not far really from my main feeder, so I could get pictures thru a window. I got NO birds..i could not figure it out. I took the baffle off and let the lettle monsters get in the feeder. I dont know if it was the birds seeing the squirrels, or the squirrels knocking the food onto the ground so it could be seen...but. Within a couple of days...the birds were there. Baffle back on. It very well could work for you too. I think it was just a matter of them seeing the food. I cant find anything at HD, lowes or wal-mart, except straight sunflower seeds, that the birds will eat. I had to pony up the nuts and fruit mixes. Must be something about the birds in this area. |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 7a)
January 30, 2007 2:45 PM Post #3138220
| See, Becky - I told you your neighbor is not supportive of your endeavors!!! She's chanting, I just know she is.
I truly think you will get the birds, though - just as Pelletory said, I also have heard of it taking a month or so. hang in there - you'll be sending us photos soon and we will be absolutely loving it!!! |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 30, 2007 5:59 PM Post #3138869
| I know Becky... **Lightbulb moment**
Put birdseed in your pockets and take a little walk near her house while she's gone ...Spill a little bit on the ground (make a trail), as you walk back to your house, (nonchalantly, of course)...
:>
hahaha!
Edited to say GG I like your idea to remove the squirrel guard for a couple days, for real!!!
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DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 30, 2007 7:08 PM Post #3139057
| DebinSC are the pics of the Painted Bunting taken now in January 2007 ???? Seems way to soon for them to have migrated back. I have never seen them before March here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Great pics everyone. have lots of catching up to do lol |
DebinSC
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
January 30, 2007 9:29 PM Post #3139524
| DonnaB: Yes, the bunting is here now. I have seen him again today several times. I thought I was imagining things at first because we don't see them til later in spring usually (if at all). Maybe the warm winter had them fooled?
Becky: Do you have cats? Our feeders clear out whenever the neighbor's cat comes strolling by.
DebinSC |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
January 30, 2007 10:31 PM Post #3139727
| Darn! Went to Lowes, Home Depot and WBU and none of them carry the hanging screened Platform Feeder.
I guess all areas are different. Our WalMart doesn't carry it either.
I'm sure my regular wild bird store that I normally go to carrys them but they would be too expensive so I'm going to order one from the Ebay seller someone gave me a link to earlier. |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
January 31, 2007 12:18 AM Post #3140049
| Pelle it just may be to early in the season yet. They always have them in spring and sometimes Wal Mart |
sadie_mae
Central, KY (Zone 6b)
January 31, 2007 1:26 AM Post #3140311
| Hopefully you'll find an inexpensive one. This one came with a plastic insert so that it can double as a hanging bird bath, I really hope our walmart gets more in, I've never seen them there before. |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
January 31, 2007 3:18 AM Post #3140701
| Pell - No dixie cups in my yard anymore. I took them all down after setting up the bird feeders.
DebinSC - There are no cats in my yard either. The fence keeps any wandering neighbor cats out.
I may try letting the squirrels get into the feeders for a couple days. I haven't decided yet. I have bulbs buried in the gardens and I know squirrels are notorious for digging them up. So I haven't decided if I want to encourage the squirrels to come explore my gardens and feeders or just wait and see for another week or so.
Thanks y'all for the words of encouragement and support! I am enjoying all your birds vicariously through the photos you each have posted here on this forum! |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)
January 31, 2007 10:54 AM Post #3141172
| Becky, I have forgotten, do you have a peanut butter suet feeder? Sometimes the nutty smell will draw birds.
Wishing you birds!!...Sheila |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR (Zone 8b)
February 1, 2007 5:29 PM Post #3145960
| I want I want I want to get in that birdfeeder.
Hmmm ... I wonder whether the top comes off.
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summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR (Zone 8b)
February 1, 2007 5:29 PM Post #3145961
| SCORE! 
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begoniacrazii
Northern California, CA (Zone 9a)
February 1, 2007 5:39 PM Post #3145992
| Got so excited about the sheer number of birds this winter that I was inspired to put up a few more feeders. So yesterday I bought one like Sadie_mae's in Post #3137024 above along with some different types of feed. We have woodpeckers but I dont know what kind they are. So I grabbed some feed for them as well as some finch seed.
Here's a shot of some of our local crew. 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b)
February 1, 2007 5:39 PM Post #3145994
| lol...too funny, summerkid... :D |
begoniacrazii
Northern California, CA (Zone 9a)
February 1, 2007 5:41 PM Post #3145996
| Here she is again. 
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summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR (Zone 8b)
February 1, 2007 6:56 PM Post #3146243
| I did the same thing, crazii, thanks to this thread. So now I have 3 new feeders to put up & 1 of every kind of bird feed they had at Petco.
Question before I hang them: Do you all put any protectant or sealant on your feeders? One of the new ones is cedar & another is just plain old pine or something. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 1, 2007 7:16 PM Post #3146303
| I know theres something safe out there you can use, sorry can't think what it is right now but if someone else doesn't say what it is, then I'll go looking for it for you. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 1, 2007 7:19 PM Post #3146314
| summer, can you do us a favor? When you take a pic of one of your other new feeders, can you start a new thread called- Show Me Your Feeders Pt. 4. Thanks, this ones getting a little slow to load.
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beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
February 3, 2007 1:42 PM Post #3152256
| This thread is continued in Part 4 at this thread:
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/690200/ |
