07-15-2006, 10:54 AM
I've put out three feeders so far, in different locations, around the yard. It was good to read Lee's opening post about how it took a long time for the different birds to come to his feeding stations. All I kept seeing here for the first two or three months was cardinals, white eyes, doves and mynas (they love that egg layer crumble!). I hate to admit it, but I was gettng a little discouraged.
Then late last week, there were house finches with orange breasts out there! How exciting! I know, house finches aren't that exciting on the mainland, but after all these months - and orange to boot! I've started noticing other birds, too, now. I had a mockingbird visit this morning, which nearly made me spill my cup of coffee!
It has taken a while for them to find me, but evidently, word of bill travels! To all of you just starting out, have patience. If you feed them, they will come - eventually!
Puna Cat
Then late last week, there were house finches with orange breasts out there! How exciting! I know, house finches aren't that exciting on the mainland, but after all these months - and orange to boot! I've started noticing other birds, too, now. I had a mockingbird visit this morning, which nearly made me spill my cup of coffee!
It has taken a while for them to find me, but evidently, word of bill travels! To all of you just starting out, have patience. If you feed them, they will come - eventually!
Puna Cat