Hi everyone,
I am new to this site. I am at a loss as to what to do to keep Gila Woodpeckers away from my hummer feeder. They are constantly drinking all of the nectar, and are so heavy the nectar actually spills out all over the ground. The poor hummers have to fight for anything that's left. I am also refilling the feeder a few times a week because of this issue. Would old CD's hung nearby the feeder work, or would this also discourage the hummers?
The woodpecker-proof feeders I have seen online don't receive good reviews.
Any ideas? I don't want to harm the woodpeckers. But they're quite rude!!!
Many thanks!
I am new to this site. I am at a loss as to what to do to keep Gila Woodpeckers away from my hummer feeder. They are constantly drinking all of the nectar, and are so heavy the nectar actually spills out all over the ground. The poor hummers have to fight for anything that's left. I am also refilling the feeder a few times a week because of this issue. Would old CD's hung nearby the feeder work, or would this also discourage the hummers?
The woodpecker-proof feeders I have seen online don't receive good reviews.
Any ideas? I don't want to harm the woodpeckers. But they're quite rude!!!
Many thanks!