Feeder Cam Today- QuickTime Video

[alarson2]

Did not have a lot of time to watch today- But from 5:00-7:00 I was on the switch. That suet I put out has been great. I have 6 blocks out there now and all of them are getting gobbled. Today was the first time I saw the brown thrasher nibble the suet at the newest location. I put it there just for him- away from the tray with the seeds- so he would not have to get too close to a squirrel. I wouldn't want to get too close to a squirrel and I figure, neither would he. I also got some grit today- ground oyster shell- and put it in a cleaned cat food can- then screwed it to the feeder floor. Everything has to be screwed down to keep it from being tossed about by the tree rats. They are so violent.

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[Katy Penland]

Another cute clip, Alan! I sure love Brown Thrashers. Have only ever had a single individual visit the yard. Fun to watch the Mocker try to clean his face. You should set up a mirror so they can make sure they get all the bits off their beaks before taking off. LOL! Maybe a squirrel would pick a fight with itself!!!

[Tammie]

Great stuff, Alan. Those mockers sure are pretty birds, aren't they?? They're quite lovely.

I like Katy's idea of the mirror... that's a good one!