kuntrygal
Texas Rose
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
Posts: 748
Location: Lufkin, TX Zone 8
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:42 am Post subject: Where are all the birds? |
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I got a new feeder because the squirrels destroyed my other ones. I have only seen two little birds at the new feeder. And a couple of lazy doves looking for left overs. Do birds find food from other sources this time of the year? I know my questions sound so stupid. Sorry ... 
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dooley
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Joined: 03 Jul 2005
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Location: Arizona, U.S.A (Map)
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:48 am Post subject: |
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Sometimes it takes time for birds to find a new feeder. When did your old one break? Is the new one in the same spot? They will find it, especially if one or two already have. dooley
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toni
Mistress of Garden Junque
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Joined: 07 Jan 2006
Posts: 4172
Location: North Texas (Map)
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:09 am Post subject: |
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Yep, it does take them a while to find a feeder. If I am away and can't fill it for a couple of days it can take 2-3 days for the birds to come back.
Also, make sure there are no stray cats hanging around your yard or next door, that will keep them away.
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Netty
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Joined: 04 Nov 2006
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Location: Southern Ontario zone 5
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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If you already have a few birds at the new feeder, more will follow. I had the same thing happen and it didn't take long before the birds were back. I missed them!
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