Fall Visitors

[Bonnie]

The pumps in my ponds are turned off but I decided to keep
the trickle tower running for as long as possible. I
noticed quite a bit of activity at the trickle tower and
gave it a closer look. The cedar wax wings are back!
Looked up in the nearby tree and it was covered with them.
Hope they decide to stay for awhile.
--
Bonnie
NJ

[K30a]

Bonnie wrote << The cedar wax wings are back! >>

Since the treadmill and I are now best friends
(downstairs in the former familyroom) I've noticed how many little birds like
to hunt in the grass below the bird feeder on the deck. A lot of seed must be
flung over the side.





k30a
http://www.geocities.com/watergardeninglabradors/home.html

[Bonnie]

K30a wrote:

> Since the treadmill and I are now best friends
> (downstairs in the former familyroom) I've noticed how many little birds like
> to hunt in the grass below the bird feeder on the deck. A lot of seed must be
> flung over the side.
>

> k30a
> http://www.geocities.com/watergardeninglabradors/home.html
>

The cedar waxwings didn't stay too long. I think they may
have stopped for a drink on their way South, they didn't
even hit the holly bushes. I guess they only need to do
that on their way North in the Spring.
Our feeders are visited by many birds, I get to watch them
while I'm quilting, the treadmill looks out another window.

--
Bonnie
NJ

[Nedra]

I got all the birds away from the ponds this fall - moved the feeders,
bird baths, and arbor to the front of the house. There are scads
of birds feeding and I don't have to worry about them fouling the
ponds.

An added bonus - -
the indoor kitty tree is right up against the living room window.
The boys (cats ;) ) sit all day long watching
their feathered friends fluttering, eating, and chattering.

No treadmill any where in sight!! lol

Nedra

"Bonnie" > wrote in message
...
> K30a wrote:
>
> > Since the treadmill and I are now best friends
> > (downstairs in the former familyroom) I've noticed how many little birds
like
> > to hunt in the grass below the bird feeder on the deck. A lot of seed
must be
> > flung over the side.
> >
>
> > k30a
> > http://www.geocities.com/watergardeninglabradors/home.html
> >
>
> The cedar waxwings didn't stay too long. I think they may
> have stopped for a drink on their way South, they didn't
> even hit the holly bushes. I guess they only need to do
> that on their way North in the Spring.
> Our feeders are visited by many birds, I get to watch them
> while I'm quilting, the treadmill looks out another window.
>
> --
> Bonnie
> NJ
>
>
>

[Nedra]

Just happened to think ..
K30a is in Washington state.
Bonnie is in New Jersey.
And I'm in Missouri - - right in the middle
Lovely internet.

Nedra

"Bonnie" > wrote in message
...
> K30a wrote:
>
> > Since the treadmill and I are now best friends
> > (downstairs in the former familyroom) I've noticed how many little birds
like
> > to hunt in the grass below the bird feeder on the deck. A lot of seed
must be
> > flung over the side.
> >
>
> > k30a
> > http://www.geocities.com/watergardeninglabradors/home.html
> >
>
> The cedar waxwings didn't stay too long. I think they may
> have stopped for a drink on their way South, they didn't
> even hit the holly bushes. I guess they only need to do
> that on their way North in the Spring.
> Our feeders are visited by many birds, I get to watch them
> while I'm quilting, the treadmill looks out another window.
>
> --
> Bonnie
> NJ
>
>
>

[K30a]

I get all sorts of little birds with
black feathered heads in the winter.
The house finches stay all year and
the goldfinches and redwinged blackbirds
show up on the spring.

The squirrel is so used to the dogs
that when he raids the bird feeder
and they bark their fool heads off at
the door he just sits there and keeps
on munching.



k30a
http://www.geocities.com/watergardeninglabradors/home.html

[John Hines]

(K30a) wrote:

>Since the treadmill and I are now best friends
>(downstairs in the former familyroom) I've noticed how many little birds like
>to hunt in the grass below the bird feeder on the deck. A lot of seed must be
>flung over the side.

Depends also on the species of bird, and their preference for feeding.

For example, Morning Doves will feed on the ground, but not at the
hanging feeder.

I don't worry about it, in fact, since my feeder is broke, I've just
been throwing it on the ground for the last couple of months.

[Bonnie]

K30a wrote:
> I get all sorts of little birds with
> black feathered heads in the winter.

They could be black cap chickadee - we have
them here too.

> The house finches stay all year and
> the goldfinches and redwinged blackbirds
> show up on the spring.
>
Same here, plus we also have cardinals and
juncos and blue jays visit daily.

> The squirrel is so used to the dogs
> that when he raids the bird feeder
> and they bark their fool heads off at
> the door he just sits there and keeps
> on munching.
>
No dog to chase the squirrels. I do love
to see them flicking their tails -
sending signals to each other. I put ears
of corn out for the squirrels, they don't
like it too much when the crows come to eat
the corn.

> k30a
> http://www.geocities.com/watergardeninglabradors/home.html
>


--
Bonnie
NJ

[Bonnie]

Nedra wrote:
> I got all the birds away from the ponds this fall - moved the feeders,
> bird baths, and arbor to the front of the house. There are scads
> of birds feeding and I don't have to worry about them fouling the
> ponds.
>
> An added bonus - -
> the indoor kitty tree is right up against the living room window.
> The boys (cats ;) ) sit all day long watching
> their feathered friends fluttering, eating, and chattering.
>
> No treadmill any where in sight!! lol
>
> Nedra
>


I thought about moving the feeders, but I'm seldom in the
front of the house and I'd never get to see the birds. The
trickle tower is located in the small veggie filter and the
waterfall is not working, so any nasties will stay there.


--
Bonnie
NJ
http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/

[Nedra]

Reminds me ... I'm feeding the squirrels this year. I bought a
manufactured ear of corn made from corn flour and colored
bright yellow - and a feeder. That is hanging on
the railing of the boardwalk. I don't think the squirrels like it
though. No traffic since I put it up :(

As for birds I have chickadees, titmouse- (or is the plural
titmice?) , goldfinches, wrens, etc.
Also I have a strangely marked sparrow... it has a bright yellow couple
of feathers on its back - right before the tail starts :) Wonder what
it is crossed with??
So many birds ... woodpeckers too.They love the suet cakes.
The larger birds that visit are cardinals, blue jays, mockingbirds,
and the mourning doves. You are right John. They are ground feeders.

I really like having everything in the front of the house. The arbor
is about 5 to 6 feet from the picture window. The feeders are
hanging from the crossbars on the arbor.
We, the cats and I, have a front row seat!

Nedra


"John Hines" > wrote in message
...
> (K30a) wrote:
>
> >Since the treadmill and I are now best friends
> >(downstairs in the former familyroom) I've noticed how many little birds
like
> >to hunt in the grass below the bird feeder on the deck. A lot of seed
must be
> >flung over the side.
>
> Depends also on the species of bird, and their preference for feeding.
>
> For example, Morning Doves will feed on the ground, but not at the
> hanging feeder.
>
> I don't worry about it, in fact, since my feeder is broke, I've just
> been throwing it on the ground for the last couple of months.
>

[Nedra]

Bonnie, my house is actually a "see-through" ... I can see the
deck from the living room.... lol
I tore down walls a couple of years ago.
Your trickle tower set-up sounds enchanting.

Nedra

"Bonnie" > wrote in message
...
> Nedra wrote:
> > I got all the birds away from the ponds this fall - moved the feeders,
> > bird baths, and arbor to the front of the house. There are scads
> > of birds feeding and I don't have to worry about them fouling the
> > ponds.
> >
> > An added bonus - -
> > the indoor kitty tree is right up against the living room window.
> > The boys (cats ;) ) sit all day long watching
> > their feathered friends fluttering, eating, and chattering.
> >
> > No treadmill any where in sight!! lol
> >
> > Nedra
> >
>
>
> I thought about moving the feeders, but I'm seldom in the
> front of the house and I'd never get to see the birds. The
> trickle tower is located in the small veggie filter and the
> waterfall is not working, so any nasties will stay there.
>
>
> --
> Bonnie
> NJ
> http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/
>
>

[John Hines]

"Nedra" > wrote:

>So many birds ... woodpeckers too.They love the suet cakes.
>The larger birds that visit are cardinals, blue jays, mockingbirds,
>and the mourning doves. You are right John. They are ground feeders.

Not to mention feeding area, one can spread the seed over a wide area,
ad a flock of a couple of dozen birds can come in at once and feed.

It is amazing to watch a whole flock come in, and end up all 6 inches
apart on the ground, feeding, mostly in peace, then to all take off in
one fell swoop when they get spooked.

And then they start returning, a couple at a time.

With open water year round, and food, I have lots of wild life visitors.

[Nedra]

Oh Yes!! The pond area is such a bonanza to not only the wildlife
but to moi. I enjoy watching the birds and their buds so much.

Side note: the house work has certainly suffered these last
several weeks. Oh Well ;-)

Nedra

"John Hines" > wrote in message
...
> "Nedra" > wrote:
>
> >So many birds ... woodpeckers too.They love the suet cakes.
> >The larger birds that visit are cardinals, blue jays, mockingbirds,
> >and the mourning doves. You are right John. They are ground feeders.
>
> Not to mention feeding area, one can spread the seed over a wide area,
> ad a flock of a couple of dozen birds can come in at once and feed.
>
> It is amazing to watch a whole flock come in, and end up all 6 inches
> apart on the ground, feeding, mostly in peace, then to all take off in
> one fell swoop when they get spooked.
>
> And then they start returning, a couple at a time.
>
> With open water year round, and food, I have lots of wild life visitors.