Bird Feeders

[reallyoldman]

In my very old age and darn cold weather I have discovered a new hobby...back deck bird feeder. I put mine out about 6 weeks ago and thus far have burned up about 15 #s of seed and 5 #s of beef fat.. Yesterday I counted 14 different species. The neatest was a raven. It was only about 15' from me and I was impressed. The blue jays are the most colorful and eat a lot. I have a pair of cheap 12X42 binos and that really allows me to see every detail of coloration, much to my surprise. I had never been a bird watcher but with very little else to do it has become fun.

 

[Treeshark]

Winter is the best time for this, I like it too.

What kind of seed are you using? I have switched to just using straight black sunflower seed now- after watching the birds just toss the other mixed stuff off to the side to get to them, the feeder stays full just a little longer and less waste.

 

[reallyoldman]

Winter is the best time for this, I like it too.

What kind of seed are you using? I have switched to just using straight black sunflower seed now- after watching the birds just toss the other mixed stuff off to the side to get to them, the feeder stays full just a little longer and less waste.

Wal Mart western bird feed. The ones I notice tossing the most are flickers..they are a mess !

 

[Treeshark]

Yep they are pigs, almost as bad as red squirrels.