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    Couple of questions from a newbie

    I hope you mean "No House Sparrows!"? Stonechat1 - Yes, I mean House Sparrows. The upside down feeders are very specie specific. Goldfinches, Siskins and Chickadees will use this feeder.
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    ID Please? - Michigan

    Here is a great guide to Eastern Fall Warblers. http://www.migrationresearch.org/mbo/id/fall_warblers.html
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    Hummingbird Attacked!

    An unbelievable hummingbird video. Just shows there are all types of predators (even little ones). :eek!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rve45rjomd4&feature=plcp
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    Very busy at the bird feeder today!

    This video shows that you just never know what might show up @ the feeder. (or what might happen @ the feeder!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rve45rjomd4&feature=plcp :eek!::eek!::eek!:
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    My bird feeder destroyed by blackbirds!! :)

    Here is a list of squirrel-proof feeders (and free shipping!;)) http://www.mysongbirds.com/squirrel-proof-feeders/ Also try safflower seed - blackbirds typically will not it, but cardinals, chickadees, finches and grosbeaks love it.
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    Ruby Throated Hummingbird

    As mentioned, place multiple feeders out of sight from one another. By doing this, you will see your hummingbird numbers increase. Place a feeder in the backyard, one in front yard, one on the side of the house.............
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    Couple of questions from a newbie

    The type of food and type of feeder will determine what bird species you will attract. For example, if grackles are a problem, switch to safflower seed in your hopper or platform feeders. Grackles typically will not eat the safflower, however cardinals, finches and grosbeaks love it. Your...
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    A few South Florida small bird IDs & a duck

    Fulvous Whistling Duck - look at leg color and bill color. :t:
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    Does it matter what coler for a rain guard?

    Several things to consider, birds find food (feeders) visually. Place a small pile of food below your feeder. Once one bird (any species) finds it, you will start to have a lot of activity. Fall time of the year is a hard time to start new feeding stations. The amount of natural food is far...
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    Why No Birds Come to My Feeder?

    Two other things to try: 1-place a small pile of food below the feeder, this adds visibility helping birds find your feeder. 2-if the feeder goes unused for another week, move the feeder to a different location, birds can be picky about location. Good Luck!
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