The Most Disgusted I’ve Been In A While
Started Like Any Other Shopping Trip
I was at Walmart the other day picking up some suet and corn for my backyard friends. While checking out, the salesperson asked me what I did with the corn cobs I was buying. I told him about the squngee and squirrel feeder in my backyard. I told him how much fun it was to watch the squirrels jump on the squnqee and bounce up and down. He agreed that must be a hoot and then he related to me a story that just made me mad and sick instantly.
Passing The 100 Post Milestone
Never Dreamed I’d Make It
When I wrote my first blog post in July of 2008, I was all about setting up an ecommerce site that would be close to my heart. I love spending time just watching birds and I’ve learned a whole lot about what works and what doesn’t in the backyard. My neighbors think I’m insane because I’m the guy staring down nuisance birds in my backyard until they fly off. I’m also the one that stands by the feeders with my arms outstretched getting birds to hand feed from me. I must admit, until you have success with this you can look pretty ridiculous just standing there like a tree trying not to move.
Then, something happened…
Bluebirds Are Moving In!
Contested Dwelling
This year I’ve had more than a couple species look at one of my two bluebird boxes. I had the bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, starlings and cowbirds. If you’ve been following this blog for any time at all you’d know I’d never let starlings or sparrows move in so their fate was predetermined. I also realize the cowbirds were just looking for an egg drop because they don’t build nests. They just leave their eggs to be raised by the unfortunate bird whose nest they’ve selected. I’ve also never had a titmouse take a nestbox.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Big Day 2011
Help Team Sapsucker Set A New Record
I received an email today that I need to pass along to you. It was from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and their Big Day 2011 that will happen tomorrow. I’ll just let you read the letter from them to begin.
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Pennington Ultra Birdseed Update
Pennington Ultra Birdseed Commercial
It started with what appeared to be an innovative product promoted with the coolest commercial I’ve seen in a while. Check out the Pennington Ultra Birdseed commercial below.
I saw this commercial and it cracked me up. Curious, I checked at my local Walmart and they just started carrying it. They decked out a big part of their birding shelf space with custom shelf tags supplied by Pennington and I was able to get my first bag of Pennington Ultra Nut and Fruit Blend at a great price. My birds loved it and all was good in my backyard.
Then, it all seemed to fall apart.
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Watch Those Birdbaths Closely
First Bath In A While
As winter loosens its hold here in Nashville, I’m seeing two things. First, I’m seeing an increase in the number of different birds in my backyard. Secondly, I’m seeing a comparable rise in bathing activity. What this means is the water I put out in the late afternoon is gone before noon the next day.
Why so much bathing going on? Well, for most of my birds cold weather just doesn’t make them feel like bathing. So when the weather breaks they know they’re overdue. The bluejays are the worst when it comes to this. It seems when they decide to start bathing they want to make sure there’s NO dirt left on them. You get about five of these guys making multiple trips and your birdbath’s empty. It’s that simple!
You Wouldn’t Bathe In Dirty Water
Help them out when you start seeing more activity and empty, clean and refill your birdbath at least twice a day. You’ll see a whole lot more comical stuff going on and you’ll help them all get a really good cleaning. This helps their feathers work better which keeps them cooler in the coming months.
