Attracting birds to your yard - Page 2

Geoff · 06-21-2007, 03:08 PM

Regrettably we dont have any Hummingbirds in the UK. Squirrels might like a swim, perhaps.

-Geoff

Xander · 06-21-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Natrushka

I've had hummers come play with the hose while I've been watering plants. They seem fascinated with it.

Hmm, I must be channelling MacGuffin today or something....

rivercrow · 06-21-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Xander

Hmm, I must be channelling MacGuffin today or something....

Mac would be rolling over in his grave if he saw this...and if he were dead.

Xander · 06-21-2007, 03:27 PM

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Mac would be rolling over in his grave if he saw this...and if he were dead.

What I can't be having fun whilst needling someone's pride with the flipside at the same time?

sdalek · 06-24-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Natrushka

Have a water feature. Many folk put out feed and plants for the birds but forget water. The addition of a fountain to our very new suburban yard last year brought so many more animals to our backyard it was stunning.

Suet (or animal fat) is another good food source that can be used to attract birds to your yard. It's a high energy food source that will attract woodpeckers, titmice, nuthatches, and other birds.

Natrushka · 06-26-2007, 11:06 AM

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Suet (or animal fat) is another good food source that can be used to attract birds to your yard. It's a high energy food source that will attract woodpeckers, titmice, nuthatches, and other birds.

.. and racoons!

curmudgeon · 06-26-2007, 11:09 AM

And squirrels!

sdalek · 06-29-2007, 01:49 AM

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.. and racoons!

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Originally Posted by curmudgeon

And squirrels!

True, unfortunately you have to take the bad with the good. Keep a shotgun and a hunting dog handy.

rivercrow · 06-29-2007, 02:30 AM

I prefer a slingshot and dog food pellets for pelting squirrels. I have bad aim anyway....

Natrushka · 06-29-2007, 11:07 AM

Squirrels are good where I live - we have the cute little red ones, and chimpmunks. As long as we have seeds / nuts out they things alone. Good thing because I have tomatoes, peppers and cukes growing... for our enjoyment, not theirs!

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06-21-2007, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Geoff Lallygag Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: INXP Location: Southern England Posts: 4,609	Regrettably we dont have any Hummingbirds in the UK. Squirrels might like a swim, perhaps. -Geoff