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Any Bird watchers here?

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by metalcuttr, Nov 1, 2021.

  1. buZZsaw BRAD

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    The is an OSJL here and I didnt think of TSC. Haven't seen them at a buck in a couple years though.
     
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    TSC $1 per block when you buy a box of 10
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    $1.25/block at OSJL. Close to a buck each when buying a box of 8
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    Like buZZsaw BRAD I buy the 40lb bags of black oil sunflower seeds and either the peanut or woodpecker suet by the box. Usually at Lowe's. All of the feed stores around here are well out of the suburban areas and the Urban Pet stores are way too expensive. The birds show a decided preference for the nut, fruit or woodpecker suet!
     
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    Wrens are common around here and we get an occasional one at the feeder. Small solitary birds that can be noisy little things. IMG_6626.JPG IMG_6625.JPG IMG_6629.JPG IMG_6630.JPG IMG_6627.JPG IMG_6628.JPG
     
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    One out of three ain't bad.
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    There were 3 bluebirds on the feeder. They are pretty skittish.
     
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    With the wren keeping close watch.

    My holy grail bird here. Its color really pops in the Winter. Is their plummage bluer in the Winter based on your observations Mike?
     
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    Never paid much attention to any seasonal blueness.

    The feeders were colorful today with bluebirds, cardinals, and red belly woodpeckers about.
     
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