Feeder notes, August 18-22
Since we were leaving for Denver, we decided to let the feeders go slowly go empty. Every time I go out into my daughter’s room or walk by my bedroom window, I peak outside out of habit. But there is nothing there. The sparrows lingered the longest, checking each feeder for left over seed. They even hopped up to the back porch to see if any was spilled near the door. They investigated, chirped in dismay and left. Our neighbor’s feeder seems a little busier recently, so our house finches and goldfinches are well-cared for at least.
The yard seems so quiet now when I step outside. I am used to being greeted by the incessant chatter of birds squabbling in the treetops. I am learning to identify them by their calls, so I know who is talking even as they remain invisible to me. It is a cheerful sound, and has always added quite a bit to the enjoyment of our backyard.
I cannot wait until we get back, set up our feeders again, and can listen to our birds. I miss their music.
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August 24th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Got really quiet around our feeders this afternoon–a redtail was on the big platform looking into the adjacent tree for dinner. He (she?) finally left and found something in the lawn nearby, but by dark, there were only a few of the fearless chippings and one jay. (Hummers and others at the various hanging feeders soon after the redtail left. but ….)
August 25th, 2007 at 11:03 am
I’ve been letting my feeders run down because of too many sparrows and pigeons.I feel kind of guilty about seeing empty feeders in the yard.
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