When first I hung this bird feeder in the Apple Tree in front of the house, I really wasn't sure if I'd have any takers. My last year's offerings went uneaten, and I ended-up throwing them away.
However, I'm pleased to report that this year I seem to be having some success. As you can see from the photo, the level of the seeds has dropped by about a couple of inches, so the birds are enjoying them. And that's after the feeder having been re-filled several times.
We've actually now seen quite a few birds feeding there. At least a dozen Sparrows, a pair of Magpies, and a Robin. Frankly, I'm very surprised that more birds haven't turned up, but maybe some more will in time. I'd like to see a few more interesting birds taking advantage, but none yet.
I'm sending-out an open invitation. All birds are welcome; except Seagulls!
Good to hear the birds have found the feeder. I like watching sparrows, usually on a taverna table. They chirp and dart from crumb to crumb. The other day we were in a cafeteria with an open sky light. It had filled up with pigeons. They did a great job of vaccuming tiropita crumbs
ReplyDeleteI like all birds, but some I expect to eat elsewhere; especially Seagulls. Birds make our lives better!
DeleteWe have a little see through plastic bird house, stuck on the outside of the kitchen window. We get lots of bluetits and a couple of robins. The robin likes to sit on the apex of the birdhouse. I can see them from my chair just in the living room. We have a sliding door.Even the magpies cling on and feed. They come at certain times and we can even tell the regulars. Best is when I'm at the kitchen sink and they don't see me if I stand still .Lovely to watch. They are actually feeding now as I'm writing this.
ReplyDeleteAt our house in France, the Magpies come to feed at the same time every day; just as we're having lunch!
DeleteI suppose the birds will all come flocking once word gets out.
ReplyDeleteI hope so; especially the smaller ones!
DeleteSeagulls with a capital "S"? That is the nickname of Brighton and Hove Albion. Can't you hang up some kebabs and burgers for Seagulls supporters?
ReplyDeleteThey eat Meat Pies; the best in the Premier Division. They also sing very badly, which could be caused by the Meat Pies.
DeleteAt the rise of igniting your wrath, I think you are wrong about the pies. At B&HA the fans prefer quinoa and kale.
DeleteKnowing the Brighton Woke-Folk, you're probably right.
DeleteDisplay your Michelin stars, that will attract them.
ReplyDeleteI've got a Pirelli star; would that do?
DeleteI imagine the seagulls get enough food from people on the beach. I saw one swallow a malteser once
ReplyDeleteGood heavens! was that a whole native of Malta, or just a Chocolate pebble?
Deleteyou sound like Y.P.
DeleteI find the suet fat blocks/balls attract the smaller birds, especially all the different tits.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I hung-up last year, and they remained un-touched. They started 'sprouting', so I threw them away.
DeleteMaybe if you put out fish the penguins would come to visit?
ReplyDeleteOnce a few birds have discovered a feeder, they bring more friends and relatives. Soon you'll be filling the feeder daily.
ReplyDeleteThat's what we'd imagined, but they took their time!
DeleteYou need a "Roamwild" feeder and sunflower hearts. We spend £50 a month feeding the birds. Worth every penny. We have upwards of 20 goldfinches at a time.
ReplyDeleteGosh, that sounds superb, albeit expensive!!! I think the Apple tree could be partly to blame as the branches aren't good for birds to land. Sadly it's the only usable tree.
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree; and more!
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