Tag: suet 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?

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

Visitors to the Homemade Suet

While I was out there putting the new homemade suet in the feeder, I heard, and then finally found a Flicker in the neighbor's yard.  I haven't seen him at my suet feeder yet, but I hope he comes to visit.  In the meantime, the last couple of days I've seen Chickadees, a Downy Woodpecker, … Continue reading Visitors to the Homemade Suet

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