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nice shots, Debbie! i love those little guys... so small, yet they sound like 3x their size! rather "bouncy", too, so good job catching them sitting still!
Thank you! Waiting for more birds to reappear around here. Been a long month with a bay window going in adjacent to one tree and the saw etc under another tree. 250 ft of cedar fencing replaced this week as old fence fell down in late February. At least one more week of noise and commotion outside!
Nice shot, Debbie. I have seen a couple of Rufous Hummers within the past week - but only glimpses. This shot of the male is from May 1st 2013 - so we should be keeping our eyes open!
Boy, this little fellow is in constant motion! I have been attempting to keep tracking as long as he is in the tree, not just when he is in plain sight. Whew, glad to have a few shots to show for my efforts.
Joe, I smile every time I see one of your kinglet shots, they are vibrant with color and wonderful detail - while I capture these drab little guys with the big eyes and no neck. Maybe someday soon one will pose in the sun for me!
Joe, I smile every time I see one of your kinglet shots, they are vibrant with color and wonderful detail - while I capture these drab little guys with the big eyes and no neck. Maybe someday soon one will pose in the sun for me!
Thanks, Terry.
It's similar to the "language" that I use for all the smaller birds....dedicated pishing! It usually works so well that they're too close.
Terry, I tried some commercial suet a few times and the only consistent visitors seemed to be starlings and squirrels. I began making my own suet and now have a wide range of visitors who continue to keep coming back! Unfortunately this includes the darn starlings; squirrels not so much since I've included cayenne pepper flakes!
Suet comes in an amazing variety of types and styles. Like most things, the better it is, the more it costs.
I've bought some cheap 12 packs from the local feed store and while the birds be-grudgingly eat it, it's not all that popular. It's mostly lard or whatever they make the stuff from.
I also buy some better quality stuff, with specific recipes. It's much better and is eaten quickly. I buy a peanut blend and a woodpecker blend. The Jays love the peanut one, and I am getting Palliated Woodpeckers on a frequent basis, as well as lots of Flickers. They really like the stuff!
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