Feeding Wild Birds

[sourland]

Maybe because weeds/flowers are dying back and they are getting fresh seed in the wild?

I wish, but I'm not even seeing them.

Are they migrating for the winter?

A lot of the migratory birds have left, but I'm not seeing Chickadees, Nuthatches, Cardinals, Blue Jays -----------

 

[igorsMistress]

I wish, but I'm not even seeing them.

A lot of the migratory birds have left, but I'm not seeing Chickadees, Nuthatches, Cardinals, Blue Jays -----------

I’ve read that HPAI is back, I wonder if that’s having an impact, but I imagine you would see something to confirm it.

 

[R2elk]

There was a thread recently where someone was having a similar problem except theirs was full for weeks.

When my feeder isn't going down it is always because either a hawk or an owl is sitting nearby.

 

[ShrekDawg]

When my feeder isn't going down it is always because either a hawk or an owl is sitting nearby.

Hmm that makes sense!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

I haven't been keeping up with my feeders in a while, just haven't had time but my finch feeders have been full for months. I haven't seen any finches.

 

[sourland]

Haven't seen 'White Bird' in several weeks. There's no sign she's been using her two daytime roost trees.

 

[sourland]

'White Bird' was back on her morning roost today. Also someone left the clubhouse door open, and there was a Phoebe inside. I gently guided it out.

 

[sourland]

Saw an immature bald eagle this morning roosting in a dead ash tree along the South fence at the club. Activity at the feeder is back to 50% of normal.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

I haven't messed with my feeders in a couple months since there hadn't been any activity. Yesterday, I noticed the chickadees coming and going so I refilled them all for them.

 

[sourland]

I haven't messed with my feeders in a couple months since there hadn't been any activity. Yesterday, I noticed the chickadees coming and going so I refilled them all for them.

The chickadees are the first to demand that the feeders be filled.