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Five years ago I set-up my first hummingbird feeder and I was hooked! The entertainment that this one bird feeder provided lead to my curiosity of what other birds I could attract to my yard. Now I want to share with you what I have learned.
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In summer we often get questions from people wanting to know why they peck and what sorts of woodpecker deterrents they might be able to use to limit the damage they do.
Bird Feeder
"The ground under the feeder was covered with black oiled sunflower seeds and at least 50 pine siskins, shoulder to shoulder, were pecking away at the seeds. The finches pushed each other off the feeder and the juncos stayed to the outer perimeter."
Master Gardener: Winter's gifts
Rosaire Richard in Cocagne has been feeding birds in his yard for 25 years and never had a northern flicker visit his bird feeders in winter. He was therefore quite surprised to note three northern flickers last December 11, and wondered if maybe they were just tarrying a bit before migration due to the mild December.
Set out a good buffet and you may be in for a surprise