Attracting crowds
@GardenGerty (169489)
United States
November 27, 2018 5:13pm CST
I bought a different kind of seed for my feeders today. I have had all kinds of birds, some of which I cannot identify, yet.
I never get pictures.
It is also possible to watch red tailed hawks across the street in the fields. I think one caught something kind of heavy. It seemed to have a hard time gaining any elevation.
There are also Flickers--they are red headed, like wood peckers, but have a yellowish breast. The flickers go up and down my cedar tree, but also I have seen them across the road on an elm tree.
So everything from wrens and chickadees to cardinals, robins and hawks have been here to feast. The new seed blend has safflower seed kernals, dried berries, oil sunflower seeds and many other things that are yummy to birds.
It also attracts them because I have water in the birdbath. Everyone needs a drink now and then.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Nov 18
I keep water out for the birds but thy chow sown on the dog food.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
Yes, and I bet the raccoons and possums do as well.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Nov 18
@GardenGerty They do, I know the dogs bark and try to run the off.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
28 Nov 18
it should be fun to see different kinds of birds feeding on the seeds.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
I learn a lot even as I sit here. I have learned that chickadees seldom perch but mostly hang on the sides of things and grab a bite and then leave.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Nov 18
It is nice to have so many birds to enjoy. It seems the cooler it gets here, the less we see.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
Some stay year round here, and some migrate. The weather is still decent on most days.
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
Yes, I put fats out, but so far not in suet balls. As the weather worsens it will be a step I will take, or I will save some fats from our meals for them.
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
30 Nov 18
@GardenGerty I put out the suet balls yesterday and I have seen that the birds immediately came to eat.
@wolfgirl569 (135847)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Nov 18
Birds can be lots of fun to watch.
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@wolfgirl569 (135847)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Nov 18
@GardenGerty I am thinking about moving mine next spring so I can look out the back window. I will see the goats, horses, chickens, cats and wild birds then.
@BarBaraPrz (51831)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Nov 18
How do you keep the water in the bath from freezing?
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
I do not. I have to take out fresh. It is not that consistently cold so far. I know that there are heaters for birdbaths. If the surface is frequently disturbed it is better.
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Nov 18
I love keeping a lookout for birds. I hope that I can catch one on camera but they never stick around for long.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
The view is so lively when I see them. I just heard a cardinal calling as well.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
It gives me a reason to rest my eyes and look away from the computer screen.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Dec 18
@GardenGerty I can understand that. I'm always looking outside, though right now the sight isn't very nice, the snow is almost melted. However, we have a system coming in today that will make me happy.
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
You have done well. I was going to use my camera a minute ago, butt my husband has it somewhere.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
29 Nov 18
I have had pet birds and have held them or had them perch on my fingers, but they also can bite hard.
