For you birdlovers.........

[Paul]

[Becca]

How cool! I am curious what kind of bird food you have in the feeder that is a log or branch with the holes drilled in it? I haven't put my bird feeder out this year because last year it seems that no matter where I put it the pesky squirrels were able to get to the feeder and dump all the feed out! We feed the squirrels as well. Guess I'll just have to get a bird feeder that is squirrel proof!

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Becca

How cool! I am curious what kind of bird food you have in the feeder that is a log or branch with the holes drilled in it?

Suet

[kiki-do]

We feed the birds here too. We use finch seed and meaties for the most part. Suet also. We have a flock of 18 wild turkeys that we have been throwing meaties out to each morning. Poor things, they can't get around in the snow (2 ft. on Sunday/Monday), so perch in the pines until the cold turns the snow crusty and they can walk on top. They are interesting to watch. We also have a lot of bluejays, nuthatches, and chickadees. The finches are starting to come around. Hey, can't order orchids this time of year, so have to have something to pass the time.

[kiki-do]

Originally Posted by Paul

Very nice pictures!

[BikerDoc5968]

I know this is a woodpecker, but does anyone know his name? He is almost as messy an eater as the blue jays!!!!!!!

[kiki-do]

Doc, I believe that is a Red-bellied Woodpecker. They are common in open woodlands, and suburban backyards. They are extending their breeding range northward. Usually they tend to withdraw from the higher elevations and the northern range during winter, but that is what it looks like to me. Crown and nap red in males, and red nape only in females. Reddish tinge on the belly.

[billc]

Kiki looks to be right on with the ID. The red-belly is fairly common in the northeast, they love black oil sunflower seed.
All About Birds: Red-bellied Woodpecker

Bill

[Don Perusse]

Thanks Paul for the bird pics., especially with the snow. I was born in Ct. but now live in SW Ga. and also enjoy feeding the birds. I just love the log with the suet. Never thought about it but will definately try it. Great pics.!

[MuscleGirl'sHobby]

Awe, nice birdie pictures! My Mom always had A TON of bird feeders in her yard. I have a few that are up in the summer, but it doesn't seem that we have a real wide variety of birds that will visit.