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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #120 on: May 07, 2020, 11:49:54 AM »
Any recommendations for a non-DIY one? I see a bunch on Amazon.

I've never really looked into them - they won't work with my setup - so I don't have a specific recommendation other than get something highly reviewed.

Maybe @lfas25 has some insight?
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #121 on: May 07, 2020, 11:52:44 AM »

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #122 on: May 07, 2020, 11:53:32 AM »
Looks like there are only two choices: ineffective or ugly
Ok, so which is the ugly one that is effective?

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #123 on: May 07, 2020, 11:53:56 AM »
Any recommendation for thistle on Amazon? I don't see anything particularly cheap.

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #124 on: May 07, 2020, 11:55:19 AM »

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #125 on: May 07, 2020, 11:59:28 AM »
How about this?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HASBOU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Looks like the one @lfas25 has. But I think it will only work if you the pole has removal parts that allow you to slip this on.
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #126 on: May 07, 2020, 12:00:03 PM »
I've never really looked into them - they won't work with my setup - so I don't have a specific recommendation other than get something highly reviewed.

Maybe @lfas25 has some insight?
How do you handle them?
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #127 on: May 07, 2020, 12:00:18 PM »
Any recommendation for thistle on Amazon? I don't see anything particularly cheap.

Amazon is terrible for thistle, no idea why.

I've found that the best way to get them is in-store. Walmart has a generic that is my favorite (and also the cheapest at ~$1.30/lb)) - but it's available in-store only. I've never seen my local Walmart (Monsey) out of stock, even in winter when they don't have a lot of birdseed.

Another option is this from Tractor Supply Co., but only makes sense for store pickup as shipping is quite high. I haven't tried this particular seed, but I've been very happy with other seed from this brand. It's a touch more expensive than Walmart (~$1.40/lb) but might make sense depending on your location.

Finally, when looking for thistle, also check for Nyjer seed - same thing, different name.
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #128 on: May 07, 2020, 12:00:48 PM »

Looks like the one @lfas25 has. But I think it will only work if you the pole has removal parts that allow you to slip this on.
Thanks. Do you think it will work with this?
https://www.amazon.com/North-States-Bird-1862-Birdfeeder/dp/B07YP83LC9/

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #129 on: May 07, 2020, 12:01:18 PM »
Looks like the one @lfas25 has. But I think it will only work if you the pole has removal parts that allow you to slip this on.

Most poles ship in sections that screw into each other.

Thanks. Do you think it will work with this?
https://www.amazon.com/North-States-Bird-1862-Birdfeeder/dp/B07YP83LC9/

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #130 on: May 07, 2020, 12:01:21 PM »
Any recommendations for a non-DIY one? I see a bunch on Amazon.

I've never really looked into them - they won't work with my setup - so I don't have a specific recommendation other than get something highly reviewed.

Maybe @lfas25 has some insight?

This is what I had on my original bird stand, worked pretty well, once in a rare while a squirrel managed to get around it, but for the most part it did the job.

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #131 on: May 07, 2020, 12:01:24 PM »
How do you handle them?
Have you seen this man? The squirrels are smarter than that!

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #132 on: May 07, 2020, 12:02:28 PM »
I used to do the "you must be a DDFer" nod to people I saw someone pull a specific credit card out of a huge stack at a specific store that had 5x points. Now it will be to a guy with binoculars, a birding book, and a wife in the background pulling hair out of her sheitel screaming "I'm going to kill that Fishy Whatever"

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #133 on: May 07, 2020, 12:02:29 PM »
Have you seen this man? The squirrels are smarter than that!
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #134 on: May 07, 2020, 12:02:35 PM »
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Where do you see any dairy?
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #136 on: May 07, 2020, 12:03:20 PM »
Where do you see any dairy?
I don't. Just asking.

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #137 on: May 07, 2020, 12:03:41 PM »
I used to do the "you must be a DDFer" nod to people I saw someone pull a specific credit card out of a huge stack at a specific store that had 5x points. Now it will be to a guy with binoculars, a birding book, and a wife in the background pulling hair out of her sheitel screaming "I'm going to kill that Fishy Whatever"

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #138 on: May 07, 2020, 12:03:44 PM »
I used to do the "you must be a DDFer" nod to people I saw someone pull a specific credit card out of a huge stack at a specific store that had 5x points. Now it will be to a guy with binoculars, a birding book, and a wife in the background pulling hair out of her sheitel screaming "I'm going to kill that Fishy Whatever"
My wife is more tolerant of a $100 hobby. As long I don't start with photography equipment...
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