Bird activity has , not unexpectadly picked up exponentialy this
morning with colder temps and a fair amount of snowfall.
At present 50-80 American Goldfinch at the feeder area. While that is
not unusual in our yard, it is interesting to note that no more
than a handful are on Nyjer sacks, the vast majority are on feeders
and the ground (snow) feasting on #2 sunflower. They are accompanied
by Dark-eyed Juncos and Northern Cardinals in considerable numbers. I
have gone to #2 sunflower exclusively since BOSS has increased in price
and the results have been remarkable.
The other feeders that are seeing a great deal of activity are the
shelled peanut feeders. At present 9 Downys, a pair of Red-bellys, a
pair of Hairys,
a male Flicker, along with WB Nuthatches and an uncountable number of
BC Chicksdees are eating peanuts as fast as I can put them out.
Check out the availability of #2 sunflower in your area. We guess 30%
more seed per pound and very little mess on the ground. Wild birds are
pretty practical
when it comes to nutrition-"what gives me the most value for the
effort?"
John Nelson
Good Thunder MN
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