The Birds Know Who My Mom Is. I Didn't Think They Were That Smart.

Never under estimate the power of food. It will cause the humming birds to find me in the garden and start begging for food after they return in the Spring. They know UI am the one to feed them and never ask anyone else.

Of course the do they know where thier seeds come from. I dont feed the birds but have 2 doves that set under one of my rose bushes and I talk to them and also can get real close if I dont scare them first!

It is amazing isn't it. I think that would be neat to see.

The Power of food for all Animals will always draw them back to where the Food is being given It does not matter what type of Animal Some become trusting and friendly but others will just come for the food but run or fly of when a Person tries to approach them

Thats funny...I have a birdfeeder in my yard but I usually don't feed the birds till in the winter time, when its real cold, I like to watch them out there when there's snow on the ground and they're eating the feed I put out for them, and they do get demanding, they'll be out there everyday like they're just waiting for me to put some feed out, I think they get spoiled..haha.

My birds are picky eaters, they won't eat certain seeds, I have to buy the premium seed to keep them happy. I bought some cheap seeds from K-Mart, my birds hate it, they refuse to eat it. I had an aunt who would feed all the squirrels in her neighborhood. She would stand on her back porch and yell "Come here babies" and they'd come running. If she was late, they'd climb up her screen door to let her know they were hungary. They would often take nuts from my hand, I was thrilled. I often wonder how long they kept showing up at her house after she passed away. I'd like to get that close with the chipmonks under our garage but my husband isn't happy about that, sometimes chipmonks can be destructive. I sneak treats to them anyhow.lol

This does not surprise me in the least bit. Animals, regardless of how big and small they are, know who is caring for them. Birds, chipmunks, elephants... if you feed them, they will come. :)

I have been feeding finches for the past couple of years, and our entire family enjoys watching them feast. We usually get gold and red finches with thistle. We also do suet and wildbird food that usually attracts the cardinals.

hi elmiko that is fascinating. I too did not know that birds were so very smart.great thing to watch and I imagine one could be really be enthralled just watching them looking through the window and chirping, "feed me, feed me". lovely discussion, informative too. thanks.