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Why is the Goldfinch the only finch that can eat upside down?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

I live in So. Calif and have recently become interested in bird feeding. I have feeders for thistle that finches like and have heard that the Goldfinch (vs the common Housefinch) can eat upside down. There are feeders that accomodate this trait just for the Goldfinch without attracting the Housefinch. Does the Goldfinch range include So. Calif and will this special feeder induce them to feed? Finally, what is it about the Goldfinch that enables it to eat upside down while the other finches cannot?

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National Bird-Feeding Month Question: What is your favorite type of bird?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

I like the Bluejay.

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bird feeding advice?help?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin| 2 Comments

im in north carolina.moderate temps,no snow thus far.immense flocks of birds this year tho.are they dependant on my feeders?i’d like to taper off,but i dont want them to starve.im going thru a 5 pound bag of seed a day,there are so many birds.thats 3 to 5 dallars a day on birdseed.im in over my head,it wasnt as busy other years-how do i handle this?when is it safe to stop?i love them,but im running low on cash!help!

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Bird Feeding Question?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin| 3 Comments

What is an appropriate daily temperature to be able to start putting out suet into feeders so that it does not melt or go rancid? 70 degrees? 60 degrees?

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House Finch bird feeding her 5 little youngs babies

Posted on May 21, 2011 by admin| 10 Comments

right outside of our backyard, every summer and spring the same little house finch returns to raise their young. So here he is feeding her young, i say “he” because i believe the male is the one with the reddish coloring on his chest and head, unless im wrong and this is not a house finch bird, so correct me if im wrong thanks visit www.theinventory.org to play some cute and free bird games on your PC.

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How To Choose A Bird Feeder

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

The second video in our series offers advice on choosing the right bird feeder for your backyard. Chalet feeders, tube feeders, weight activated feeders, and cage feeders are all options for you to use. Perky Pet offers feeders with trays, squirrel resistant ports, and 2-in-1 port feeders to expand your feeding options! For more information on what type of bird feeder is best for your yard visit www.birdfeeders.com or www.perkypet.com

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Q: I want to feed the garden birds, but what do I need to get started?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

There’s never been such a variety of bird foods available on the market – choice is good, but where do you start? Bill Oddie’s advice is to keep it simple. Two good quality bird foods: Premium Mealworm Crumble tiny.cc (for ground/bird table feeding birds) and Premium Garden Friendly tiny.cc (for birds feeding from bird feeders) is just about all you need to cater for most of the birds that will visit your garden. This bird guide tiny.cc will help you to challenge your friends in a bird ID competition, but if you win you have to share the prize with the Bill Oddie’s bird food team!! Visit www.billsbirdfood.co.uk for more about Bill Oddie and his bird food recipes.

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