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    Cold Weather: Bird Behaviour

    I had a Red-Bellied Woodpecker come by this morning. A bit north of its range, and I've never seen on before. Truly annoyed the resident Downy Woodpeckers! Also, I have a lot more Cardinals than usual. I've seen four pairs for certain, all at one time feeding. Lucky if I see one or two...
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    left over seed

    +1 - Due to someone in my house with HBP, I've learned to read alot of lables! Peanut butter labeled all natural usually doesn't have added salt.
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    Red-Bellied Woodpecker on Cape Cod

    Just now, a male red-Bellied Woodpecker, which I have never seen before, was in the dead tree in my backyard that the three downy woodpeckers call their own. His arrival cause quite an raucus! One of the downy's chattered away, flitting from branch to branch, attempting rid the area of this...
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    Where to see chickadees in Boston?

    Yes, the black-capped Chickadee is our state bird here in Massachusetts. They are also one of my favorites! You won't need to look far to see one as they are abundant, but they are also a bit timid, so stand still for a while anywhere near trees and they will show up!! If you are going to...
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    left over seed

    I have to fully agree with Utah on this one. A woman who knew I kept feeders gave me a bag of a crappy seed mix (20 pounds of it) before she went back home for the winter. The birds just pulled out the sunflower seeds (which were few and far between) and all the rest wound up on the ground. I...
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    Greetings from Cape Cod!

    Thanks to one and all! I am glad to be here! Jazzel, Osprys are always a treat to see, though for some reason, they don't show up in my backyard!! I have to drive a couple of miles to see them. Delia, I understand those "Senior Moments".:eek!: They seem to come more and more frequestly!! Sheila
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    Lard or Beef Suet??

    Hi all! I use beef suet from the grocery store which I melt and run through cheese cloth to strain the solids out before adding my mix: Peanut butter (Chunky style) High quality nut/fruit/seed mix** Additional Sunflower seeds Nyjer seed (Expensive, but I love my Chickadees) **Never thought of...
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    Greetings from Cape Cod!

    Thank you KC, Kits, and Marmot! Truly a backyarder here! No 'rare' birds, just my usuals enjoying the feeders! Chickadees, Titmouse, Sparrows, Cardinals (four pairs!!), Bluejays, Robins, crows, hawk, and of course the noisy woodpeckers! But, Spring will return, and there is always...
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    Greetings from Cape Cod!

    Greetings from Beautiful (but very cold!) Cape Cod! My name is Sheila and I just wanted a place to share my love for the backyard birds that come to visit me, and to share your birds, too! May I wish you all a Happy New Year! Sheila
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