I must admit I hadn't thought of that Liriodendron. The crows pick the feeders off the tree branches, throw them onto the ground and then just gobble up the food that has spilled out or with the fat balls just peck until they have eaten the whole ball and there is nothing left. They do the same with the half coconut that is filled with fat.
Liri - 'my' two nuthatches visit regularly and just whack into the feeders, chucking out the stuff they dont want, and wolfing down the stuff they do like. That one in the photo was amongst the blackthorn in the hedging bit of the border, having a grub about at something he/she had found
GD - Tetley's comment reminds me of my garden round the corner form here. I had some Pyracantha and Berberis near the front door as part of the dividing fence between me and the neighbour. I hung a couple of little feeders in there which all the small birds used, but the starlings couldn't cope with it, and neither could the squirrels. Result!
I have small hands, so I had the technique to get through the gap for filling it without too many injuries...
The cage was the smartest thing I've ever done for the birds too. Simple but very effective
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Though seeing how they hammer at the half coconuts filled with suet, I'm not sure I would want that beak so close. I still have the scar from helping a frigate bird with a broken wing.
A frigate bird, I guess that wasn't feeding in your back garden fidgetbones! I know my daughter helps to rescue sick animals and they often attack back, in fear and in pain. Poor creatures. Did the frigate bird recover?
I will look for some prickly plants in the garden, the holly tree is a good place to start. The robin and blackbirds like foraging in there and I have never noticed the crows perching in it - they seem to like more open spots in the garden.
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I must admit I hadn't thought of that Liriodendron. The crows pick the feeders off the tree branches, throw them onto the ground and then just gobble up the food that has spilled out or with the fat balls just peck until they have eaten the whole ball and there is nothing left. They do the same with the half coconut that is filled with fat.
Liri - 'my' two nuthatches visit regularly and just whack into the feeders, chucking out the stuff they dont want, and wolfing down the stuff they do like. That one in the photo was amongst the blackthorn in the hedging bit of the border, having a grub about at something he/she had found
GD - Tetley's comment reminds me of my garden round the corner form here. I had some Pyracantha and Berberis near the front door as part of the dividing fence between me and the neighbour. I hung a couple of little feeders in there which all the small birds used, but the starlings couldn't cope with it, and neither could the squirrels. Result!
I have small hands, so I had the technique to get through the gap for filling it without too many injuries...
The cage was the smartest thing I've ever done for the birds too. Simple but very effective
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Amazing photo of the woodpecker.
Though seeing how they hammer at the half coconuts filled with suet, I'm not sure I would want that beak so close. I still have the scar from helping a frigate bird with a broken wing.
A frigate bird, I guess that wasn't feeding in your back garden fidgetbones! I know my daughter helps to rescue sick animals and they often attack back, in fear and in pain. Poor creatures. Did the frigate bird recover?
I will look for some prickly plants in the garden, the holly tree is a good place to start. The robin and blackbirds like foraging in there and I have never noticed the crows perching in it - they seem to like more open spots in the garden.
not a feeder , but check this out
And how long is it since you made that box and put it up, Hosta? Fantastic!
Liri, tee hee. About a fortnight. I'm so chuffed.
It faces East, but it's opposite the kitchen window so only gets the sun briefly in late afternoon as it passes by the house and the fence.
You're like a proud new Dad, Hosta
Really great
One advantage of being at home today was watching Oddbod, who seems to have found himself a lady friend
Both playing hard to get...
Bit of flirting, chirruping and tweeting later...'ooh, maybe I am slightly interested, young man...'
More showy-offy chirruping later - 'I am rather handsone you know....'
'Get yur coat, love - you've pulled...'
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Unfortunately frigate birds with broken wings never recover enough to dive again.