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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chopper" data-source="post: 1846247" data-attributes="member: 84924">Long time, no time...However, I finally got some time to dedicate to watching the feeders today.  About 15 minutes, but nonetheless, here is what I saw:A Black-Capped Chickadee came in several times.  But, something odd happened.....he ate nyjer seed!!  He came in for sunflower seeds several times, but that feeder is running intentionally low (more on that in a minute) so he settled for some nyjer.  I haven't seen anything mention them eating nyjer.  I guess you learn something everyday.The finches arrived in unison.  Two male Am. Goldfinches, a male House Finch, a female House Finch, and a female Am. Goldfinch.  However, the female goldfinch didn't actually eat.  She just watched the others.  They still prefer the sock over the metal feeder.  For a bit, one of the males was heading over to the metal one, but decided to try and slide in on the sock while the dominant male was still filling up.  Bad idea as they both flew off.....one evading the other....imagine that.A female Northern Cardinal came in for a bit, but didn't really feed.  A Blue Jay flew through, too.  But, the beautiful thing was no Grackles and no House Sparrows.  Seems letting the feeder run low only attracts the smaller birds.  The others find food elsewhere.  Maybe we are on to something?Oh, and yesterday, I glanced out the window to see not one, but four Mourning Doves fighting over the nyjer feeder....the metal one, obviously.  And, while on the subject, I have noticed only the Goldfinches are picky about which feeder they prefer.  The House Finches could care less, especially the females.Hopefully, I can add some pics soon....</blockquote>

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