My husband had a running weather joke all summer, "Enjoy it now, it'll be snowing in 3 months". We'd all roll our eyes. Well, he really wasn't all that far off. We had the 5th biggest November snowfall last night, and it was a very messy storm. Thankfully, my college kids had left Saturday to … Continue reading Winter Has Arrived ❄️❄️
Tag: bird feeder
Who Won The Squirrels vs Feeder Contest?
I've had an ongoing issue with squirrels ravaging my bird feeders. I bought a great Squirrel Stopper pole, but because I wanted to see the birds from my kitchen window, and despite clear instructions not too, I placed it too close to a nearby tree and arborvitaes. So, those very acrobatic squirrels have had fun … Continue reading Who Won The Squirrels vs Feeder Contest?
Happy New Year’s To My Backyard Birds!
Happy New Year! I hope this day finds you all well and looking forward to this new year. I've been away a bit from blogging, but one of my goals for this year is to keep up much better. So much has happened this summer and fall with great gardening and travel, so I'll spend … Continue reading Happy New Year’s To My Backyard Birds!
The Feeders Are Ready for Winter
I don't really feed the birds over the summer because there's plenty of natural food around for them. But as the plants die back, seeds become scarcer and the cold sets in, I get the feeders out. I have to admit, I'm pretty sloppy when I put things away, so they really needed cleaning and checking … Continue reading The Feeders Are Ready for Winter
The Blue Jays are Back (and That’s Not a Good Thing)
My mom, Peggy, has had an ongoing issue with blue jays in her yard. As I wrote before in Bullies at the Bird Feeder, they can be a real nuisance at her feeders. They eat an obnoxious amount of bird seed and really act as bullies when other birds try to eat. Now the latest problem is that … Continue reading The Blue Jays are Back (and That’s Not a Good Thing)
This Birthday Was For The Birds
Every year, my husband asks me what I want for my birthday. I'm usually not very helpful, but this year I knew just what I wanted! Last fall, I decided a little late I was going to get back in the bird feeding business. It had been a while, as evidenced by one of my … Continue reading This Birthday Was For The Birds
A Disturbance at the Birdfeeders
Many of us are used to having unwelcome visitors to our feeders and gardens. Squirrels, rabbits, even deer are common visitors to our yards. Whole businesses are out there dedicated to creating garden pest deterrents and squirrel-proof bird feeders. But, nothing is a match for what came to visit Peggy's feeders. Here's a before... Then, one … Continue reading A Disturbance at the Birdfeeders
Blustery Day
I felt a little like Winnie the Pooh yesterday. Oh the wind is lashing lustily And the trees are thrashing thrustily And the leaves are rustling gustily So it's rather safe to say That it seems that it may turn out to be It feels that it will undoubtedly It looks like a rather blustery … Continue reading Blustery Day
Bullies at the Bird Feeder
By the title, you'd think I was talking about those pesky squirrels again. But not this time. This time it's an even more obnoxious bully, the Blue Jay. Despite how handsome they look, looks can be deceiving. They are the original "Angry Birds". My mom Peggy has a terrible time protecting her feeders, as well … Continue reading Bullies at the Bird Feeder
Squirrel Calisthenics
Anytime you put out a bird feeder, you are also bound to be inviting squirrels to your yard. So, I now have a group, scurry, dray, or whatever a bunch of squirrels might be called, who visit on a regular basis. I'm beginning to be able to pick each out based on their coloring and … Continue reading Squirrel Calisthenics