tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post5078242122763113985..comments2022-03-24T20:10:33.938-06:00Comments on Rural Chatter: Birds, Nature and Environment: Spring MigrationBeverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-26790628804175678292008-06-01T16:10:00.000-06:002008-06-01T16:10:00.000-06:00Of all the birds here, the Western Tanagers and th...Of all the birds here, the Western Tanagers and the Bullock's Orioles were the most diverse eaters. They ate oranges, mealworms, grape jelly, suet and sugar-water.<BR/><BR/>All the rest seem to prefer just seeds and suet or just sugar-water (Hummers); though I did observe some of the Black-headed Grosbeaks eating jelly.<BR/><BR/>About feeding...perhaps I will get more adventurous with what I offer (leftovers......really?), but with raccoons and skunks (not to mention bears), I'm reluctant. I just wrote a bit about that in a new post.<BR/><BR/>As it is I quit feeding the hen-scratch...the corn was bringing skunks and even worse; the dreaded Eurasian Doves. Well, and the voracious Red-winged Blackbirds. <BR/><BR/>Today I only offer Safflower seeds with some Black-oil Sunflower mixed in (discourages the Starlings), one feeder (secluded and made to discourage big birds) of mixed wild-birdseed, and one feeder of Finches'Feast (mixed thistle, sunflower chips and cannary seed). And a few suet feeders...and some Hummingbird feeders (drilled out so Orioles can feed too), well...and a feeder with the fruit, jelly and mealworms for those who want them.<BR/><BR/>Dang, no wonder they're beginning to call me the bird-lady! LOLBeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-14551248447041439362008-05-30T23:08:00.000-06:002008-05-30T23:08:00.000-06:00Yes, you should get one (bird cam). I LOVE mine. I...Yes, you should get one (bird cam). I LOVE mine. I just got caught up on your blog. Were the Tanagers eating the oranges you put out? I am so jealous. We had Western Tanagers in the yard for about 10 days a couple of weeks ago. They loved the birdbath and maple trees. Next year I'll have to try oranges.Fun photos you have!NW Nature Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274110274292106230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-26991479047629959282008-05-27T09:53:00.000-06:002008-05-27T09:53:00.000-06:00LOL I'd love to get one... and 'your' prices are ...LOL I'd love to get one... and 'your' prices are about what I see them for everywhere. Still, not everyone has the wherewithall to use them as well as you do; go figure!<BR/><BR/>I never understood people posting photos where the bird, the SUBJECT is only barely visible in the picture.<BR/><BR/>Course...I never understood why people post blury photos, either; and I do it! [sigh]<BR/><BR/>For those who don't know, Birdnerd is Laura...of Laura Goes Birding (a link is on my home page; she does great work!)<BR/><BR/>Maybe if I'm good, Santa will put one of the BirdCams in my sock...Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-20931146419074011312008-05-27T09:43:00.000-06:002008-05-27T09:43:00.000-06:00Love the research! You really do your homework on...Love the research! You really do your homework on these birds. <BR/>Thanks for your comment on my Bird Cam pictures. We sell them where I work and have a loaner so that employees can try it out and really know how to sell it. Haven't sold one yet but it's a new product for us. They run $249 and if you consider how much a regular digital camera could cost this is really reasonable. You would LOVE it! Get one!!Laura W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11701595535440501873noreply@blogger.com