ESPMER (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.