squonk 41,155 #26 Posted May 5, 2021 Mr. Grosbeak is back at the feeder! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #27 Posted May 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: If you've seen the male, there's likely a female too, but they are very different looking. So much so that you might not even notice it among the sparrows and finches. Yep, I would easily think sparrow but with the heavier beak and speckled breast I can now see the difference! Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #28 Posted May 15, 2021 Built a platform feeder out of junk laying around. Finchy gave it a test run! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #29 Posted May 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, squonk said: platform feeder You'll gradually start to get a whole new set of birds once they discover that! Northern Cardinals in particular, but also many others. We've had several sightings of the Rose Breasted Grosbeak, male and female in the past week or two. They are so calm! They sit on the feeder and look around... and SLOWLY pick up one seed, eat it, look around... it's like they're stoned or something, " Hey mannnn, this is really cool.... like far out mannnn..." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,623 #30 Posted May 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, squonk said: platform feeder We have a couple that Trina made up of old pieces of pine. That hanging feeder in the background looks familiar too. This damn rodent hangs at an odd angle to dump the seeds out one side... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #31 Posted May 15, 2021 Mine are all spring loaded so if Rocky decides to hang on them they slam shut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,623 #32 Posted May 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, squonk said: Mine are all spring loaded so if Rocky decides to hang on them they slam shut. These are marketed as "squirrel resistant". No spring doors or anything. We're going to spray cooking oil on the poles and film the fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #33 Posted May 15, 2021 Dunno, durn squirrels can be crafty! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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