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April 04/24/24, 09:39:28 AM Reply #2880

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Re: Birds in the back yard
finally seen a pair of doves this morning!!!!! :happy1: there in my big maple out front. looks like there checking out an old nest from last year.

looks like a robin is making a feeble attempt to make a nest under my deck..........they've been trying thst for 3 years......more crap on the ground then where there trying to build!! :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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April 04/24/24, 09:52:58 AM Reply #2881

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Maybe you can erase them with yer new crossbow... :coffee:
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April 04/24/24, 12:59:48 PM Reply #2882

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Barn swallows are back in Bugtussle itself. Haven't seen them at the ranch yet. I better get my jelly and nectar feeders out soon.
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April 04/25/24, 10:34:54 AM Reply #2883

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Took down a couple suet feeders and put up two hummingbird feeders last nite. Also put out the jelly feeder. Thought maybe I'd heard an orchard oriole so decided to be ready for either species & a hummer of course.  :cool:
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April 04/25/24, 11:10:34 AM Reply #2884

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Ok just got an Oriole feeder and read this!  Now what? They are taking about Hummers.   :confused:

Why not feed grape jelly to orioles?
The central Wisconsin nonprofit shared photos to raise awareness that grape jelly is a sticky danger for the delicate birds. They said it has become common practice for people to put out jelly for orioles. However, when it is this warm, the jelly melts and sticks in other bird's feathers and feet.Jun 2, 2023
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April 04/25/24, 11:28:27 AM Reply #2885

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Re: Birds in the back yard
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April 04/25/24, 11:38:41 AM Reply #2886

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Re: Birds in the back yard
I remember reading about that last year. Has to be climate change! :rolleyes: Seeing as how it came from 'Sconnie, they were probably dumping PBR or Blatz in with it, hence the problem!  :doah:

In ~25 years of feeding grape jelly, never recall seeing the hummingbirds even get close to our grape jelly feeder or having a problem with it liquifying for that matter. The only time it gets a little dicey is if we use the full jar-type jelly feeder. Then occasionally we'll see some liquid on the tray. The orioles make short work of it if that happens. When we've used it the past several seasons it's been to allow the orioles more access when they become numerous or when the rotten house sparrows become a nuisance. We have a cup-type jelly feeder and one nectar feeder that orioles & hummers can both access. 
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April 04/26/24, 11:04:31 AM Reply #2887

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Re: Birds in the back yard
got yellow finches on the feeders this morning!!!!!!! :happy1:
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April 04/26/24, 11:11:06 AM Reply #2888

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Barn swallows were back at the ranch as of last nite. House finch was eating jelly this a.m.
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April 04/27/24, 09:56:48 AM Reply #2889

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Re: Birds in the back yard
A Harris's sparrow was just seen here. Orioles shouldn't be far behind. Some of the nannyberry trees/bushes are getting almost enough leaves for them to hide in. Hummingbirds reported in Rice Co. to our north by KARE 11 this a.m.

Aaannndddd...we have the trifecta. Have seen the white-throated's and the Harris's a little bit ago, now the white-crowned sparrow. Am sure they're looking at the lawn and wondering, why doesn't this guy mow parts of it?  :scratch:
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April 04/27/24, 01:26:09 PM Reply #2890

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Re: Birds in the back yard
I'm surprised to see the orioles are back. One at the bird bath and one in an apple tree. Grape jelly is going out now!
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April 04/27/24, 01:30:44 PM Reply #2891

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Re: Birds in the back yard
mine went out thursday afternoon!!!! :happy1:
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April 04/28/24, 07:47:59 AM Reply #2892

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Another surprise. When we got back from Mankato we saw a red headed woodpecker. The finches were busy this morning.
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April 04/28/24, 08:26:49 AM Reply #2893

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Heard what sounded like an oriole when I woke up. Couldn't confirm it as I can't see the jelly feeder from the oval office.  :coffee:
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April 04/28/24, 09:11:59 AM Reply #2894

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Re: Birds in the back yard
I put a couple ears of corn out and it didn't take long for Mr Redhead to find them. They really like corn.
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April 04/28/24, 09:17:26 AM Reply #2895

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Re: Birds in the back yard
You get all the good redheads... :pouty:
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April 04/28/24, 09:20:07 AM Reply #2896

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Re: Birds in the back yard
I'm still alive!
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April 04/28/24, 09:23:30 AM Reply #2897

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Re: Birds in the back yard
The redwings have returned, along with the blue birds and Wrens....of course the finches, chickadees, turkey and juncos never really left.....

Funny thing is, when the redwings meet the .17..... they seem to disappear 🫠
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April 04/28/24, 10:06:17 AM Reply #2898

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Re: Birds in the back yard
 :pouty: wish i could shoot some of them bastages!!!!!!! :confused:
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April 04/28/24, 07:43:09 PM Reply #2899

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Damn robins. :rotflmao: they've trid building nests 2 times under my deck. Twice on the flood light on the deck, now there trying on the flood light on the garage! :confused: :rotflmao:
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April 04/30/24, 08:16:19 AM Reply #2900

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Saw the first Rose-Breasted Grosbeak of the season at the sunflower seed feeder just now
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April 04/30/24, 08:23:12 AM Reply #2901

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Re: Birds in the back yard
roony gets all the red-breasted things... :pouty:

Stuck on the white-crowned sparrows yet here. No orioles, grosbeaks, hummingbirds or hummers... :sleazy:
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April 04/30/24, 08:38:46 AM Reply #2902

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Re: Birds in the back yard
I would love to see a red headed woodpecker like Roony though.  I haven't seen one in decades. 
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April 04/30/24, 08:59:49 AM Reply #2903

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Re: Birds in the back yard
I need to learn more about these desirable sparrows that Dotch speaks of.
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April 04/30/24, 09:16:47 AM Reply #2904

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Re: Birds in the back yard
in my walkabouts around the yard yesterday i noticed the robins are finally getting a nest built under the deck in a corner.

need to go fill the jelly feeder........i noticed they found that also!
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April 04/30/24, 01:30:06 PM Reply #2905

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Re: Birds in the back yard
      Took a break from working in the coop to enjoy my usual PB&J. Looked out at the feeders and we saw 5 goldfinch males. Also saw a red-bellied woodpecker munching on the suet. My bride put out one hummingbird feeder earlier this morning.
      I should eat PB&J more often.
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April 04/30/24, 01:35:22 PM Reply #2906

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Re: Birds in the back yard
TT... your going  to get extremely chastised for even bringing up PB& J's.  :confused:

Seen my first tree swallow. Bug eating machines!! :happy1:
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April 04/30/24, 02:05:31 PM Reply #2907

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Quote from: glenn57 on April 04/30/24, 01:35:22 PM
TT... your going  to get extremely chastised for even bringing up PB& J's.  :confused:

Seen my first tree swallow. Bug eating machines!! :happy1:

why??   he just had a sandwich...   asking for a friend!!!    :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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April 04/30/24, 02:39:07 PM Reply #2908

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Good to hear about the tree swallows.  They nest here and we like them but wish they stayed longer.
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April 04/30/24, 03:50:00 PM Reply #2909

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Re: Birds in the back yard
Quote from: glenn57 on April 04/30/24, 01:35:22 PM
TT... your going  to get extremely chastised for even bringing up PB& J's.  :confused:

Seen my first tree swallow. Bug eating machines!! :happy1:
I've been married to the same woman for 47 years. This would not be the first time I have been chastised.
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