I have turned the most vivid green - with ENVY. First I am told there are Jays in their gardens, now it's eagles and woodpeckers along the road. Wonderful pictures Johnny.
In the meantime I have lbj's, with the odd sighting of a gold finch, long tailed tits etc.in our garden. I think I need to get out more!
At my last house, my bird feeder never sat idle and the little feathered fellas loved it.
Since moving three years ago - our new garden (we only moved around the corner!) is always full of birds, but they totally ignore the feeders and the things I have hanging from the trees in both the front and back garden.
My OH says it is because they can find enough of the bugs etc. in our garden, but can anyone suggest anything please?
Worms, that must be the answer aym. I have been putting grated cheese mixed in with the seeds for almost a week now, but the only new visitors are the seagulls, I tried oats today, still no extra bird activity although I know I have to give them time to discover this new delicacy, so perhaps I will give them extra helpings of worms tomorrow too.
Incidentally live worms are the best but I am not sure where to source them from.
We buy live mealworms online via amazon. We then keep them in bran in the salad drawer of the garage fridge. Our robins are happy to take them from our hands or our laps
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Yes you are right, the first one is a female Downy Woodpecker.
I'm so glad that you have found a recipe that is attracting birds to your yard! And to tell you the truth, your picture of cheese, oats and worms, looks yummy and I don't even have feathers.lol
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A delightful cycle ride along the river Johnny. Very rewarding to have the birds feed from your hand
Fantastic photos Johnny. Love the snow too!
I have turned the most vivid green - with ENVY. First I am told there are Jays in their gardens, now it's eagles and woodpeckers along the road. Wonderful pictures Johnny.
In the meantime I have lbj's, with the odd sighting of a gold finch, long tailed tits etc.in our garden. I think I need to get out more!
I feel sad! :-(
At my last house, my bird feeder never sat idle and the little feathered fellas loved it.
Since moving three years ago - our new garden (we only moved around the corner!) is always full of birds, but they totally ignore the feeders and the things I have hanging from the trees in both the front and back garden.
My OH says it is because they can find enough of the bugs etc. in our garden, but can anyone suggest anything please?
Worms, that must be the answer aym. I have been putting grated cheese mixed in with the seeds for almost a week now, but the only new visitors are the seagulls, I tried oats today, still no extra bird activity although I know I have to give them time to discover this new delicacy, so perhaps I will give them extra helpings of worms tomorrow too.
Incidentally live worms are the best but I am not sure where to source them from.
We buy live mealworms online via amazon. We then keep them in bran in the salad drawer of the garage fridge. Our robins are happy to take them from our hands or our laps
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Scatter the porridge and chopped apples over the ground for blackbirds - they prefef that to visiting dishes and feeders.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Yes you are right, the first one is a female Downy Woodpecker.
I'm so glad that you have found a recipe that is attracting birds to your yard! And to tell you the truth, your picture of cheese, oats and worms, looks yummy and I don't even have feathers.lol
Joyce, Forestedge and Guernsey Donkey2, thank you all. It's my pleasure to share my pics, so glad people enjoy seeing them.
Terrific photos Johnny
They must be well used to people feeding them, but the cold weather will make them bolder too I suppose, when food is in shorter supply.
Very jealous of your eagle. It's the one thing I'm hoping for when I'm on the hills. If I can keep going, I migth see one in the flesh eventually
It's a good idea to soak the mealworms in warm water for a while first, aym. Makes them easier to eat.
For the small birds I mean ...not humans....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...