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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #400 on: May 23, 2020, 10:00:27 PM »
Thanks!  Can you suggest some feed?
Depends what you want to attract (at least according to the packages). Look around in your local Walmart...

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #401 on: May 23, 2020, 10:00:31 PM »
Apparently the catbird that used to come every summer for a week got himself a lady friend. They took up residence in the back of my yard and seem to be here for the long run.

Also started having some chipmunks poking around beneath the feeders. They're cute and not a nuisance so far, so let's see how that goes.
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #402 on: May 23, 2020, 10:01:23 PM »
Also started having some chipmunks poking around beneath the feeders. They're cute and not a nuisance so far, so let's see how that goes.
Yep, ditto for my squirrels.

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #403 on: May 24, 2020, 02:08:23 AM »
Early Shabbos morning, a squirrel got to the feeder I hung from a tree branch, knocked it off and spilled the entire contents onto my deck. What a show we had! Right outside of our sliding door, squirrels, cardinals, chickadees, a nuthatch, a blujay (who until now hadn't partaken at our feeders) all feasting together in harmony.
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #404 on: May 24, 2020, 06:06:27 AM »
Early Shabbos morning,

I hung from a tree branch
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #405 on: May 24, 2020, 08:48:53 AM »
Early Shabbos morning, a squirrel got to the feeder I hung from a tree branch, knocked it off and spilled the entire contents onto my deck. What a show we had! Right outside of our sliding door, squirrels, cardinals, chickadees, a nuthatch, a blujay (who until now hadn't partaken at our feeders) all feasting together in harmony.
Sounds like a grand Shabbos Mevarchim Kiddush!

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #406 on: May 24, 2020, 10:09:58 AM »
Yep, ditto for my squirrels.
Ever seen this before?  Ingenious!

Also this.



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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #407 on: May 24, 2020, 10:48:44 AM »
What a great idea.
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #408 on: May 24, 2020, 11:04:28 AM »
What a great idea.
Yup.  On the other hand, I'd probably incorporate this by having the final squirrel landing lower on the pole with a slinky below it so they can't climb to the landing and a second slinky above the landing (below the birdfeeder) so they can't reach the birds.  Free entertainment as long as we are home anyway!  A must see video.   ;D

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #409 on: May 24, 2020, 11:09:21 AM »
Yup.  On the other hand, I'd probably incorporate this by having the final squirrel landing lower on the pole with a slinky below it so they can't climb to the landing and a second slinky above the landing (below the birdfeeder) so they can't reach the birds.  Free entertainment as long as we are home anyway!  A must see video.   ;D
How does he get down?  :)
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #410 on: May 24, 2020, 11:09:59 AM »
How does he get down?  :)
Low enough he can just jump (or get a free ride down the slinky!  :D )

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #411 on: May 24, 2020, 11:43:13 AM »
Ever seen this before?  Ingenious!



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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #412 on: May 24, 2020, 12:08:07 PM »
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #413 on: May 24, 2020, 12:43:32 PM »








#11 Black-capped chickadee
State bird of Massachusetts and Maine.

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #414 on: May 24, 2020, 01:03:20 PM »
#11 Black-capped chickadee
State bird of Massachusetts and Maine.

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #415 on: May 24, 2020, 02:16:09 PM »
I think we need a squirrel thread.  :)
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #417 on: May 24, 2020, 07:57:47 PM »

That is what happens when a mad genius engineer is bored at home.
He's entertaining as always.

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #418 on: May 24, 2020, 10:06:55 PM »

I just came here to post this video. Its amazing

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Re: Bird Feeders and Backyard Birding
« Reply #419 on: May 25, 2020, 11:25:28 AM »
Some random shots from yesterday...

The Norther Flicker (Female) came to visit again! (Yellow Shafted... Can you tell?)



Red Bellied Woodpecker



Molting American Goldfinch (Male)... Almost did'nt recognize him!



American Goldfinch (Female) - She came with the molting male



American Goldfinch (Male) - He showed up by himself



A really strong Carolina Chickadee



House Sparrow (Female) (First time confirming a spotting...)



Tufted Titmouse - Looks like he needs to go... lol



Romantic Backyard Couple Award! (Male and Female Northern Cardinals)

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