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Black Bear eating from bird feeder

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:25:34 +0000

Very large black bear stand on back legs and empties a bird feeder.

Deer eating from a bird feeder

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:30:43 +0000

This deer comes to our back yard, eats the bird seed and shows no fear. He was about 30 feet from me. I took photos of him a year ago and he was equally unafraid. I tried to tell him not to get too friendly with humans. For a deer, that can be bad for his health. He lives inside the city limits of this small town, hidden in wide swaths of forest.

Campground Bear Eats From Bird Feeder!

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:25:32 +0000

We were on vacation when we saw this bear in the morning.

Bird Eating from bird feeder. Canon Vixia HFS10 24MBS

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:30:25 +0000

Anybody know what kind of bird this is? I stopped the camera as the bird flew away. I realized the bird was flying away because a blue jay was dive bombing him/her. I was standing about 10-12 ft. away from the bird and the camera was at full zoom.

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders: How to Discourage Squirrels From Stealing Bird Food

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:31:28 +0000

Keen bird watchers value bird feeders as an integral part of the backyard landscape. Now wherever there is bird food there is bound to be squirrels; welcome or not. If you want success at feeding wild birds, you will have to look at squirrel proof bird feeders . Here are some squirrel facts to consider.

Squirrels are agile, bold and persistent. They are rodents; so their teeth never stop growing and adults require up to two pounds of food per week. They are adept at climbing up a wide variety of surfaces, including brickwork. The harder the access to feed, the more they turn into ninja squirrels – truly ingenious acrobats. They are seldom outwitted, but they can be deterred and diverted.

Think about the best feeder types and optimal location in your backyard – always bearing in mind that squirrels can leap up to ten feet across a gap, jump as high as five feet off the ground and are happy dropping eleven feet from a height!

Feeders can either be suspended or pole-mounted. Choose to suspend them from an isolated branch of a deciduous tree (less dense foliage than pine) or you could try hanging them from a wire between two trees (although this makes refilling quite tricky). Always suspend from a metal chain or wire and hook, otherwise the squirrels will chew through the cord to make the feeder will drop.

A good squirrel guard is a baffle. Made from either heavy plastic or metal, it forms an umbrella over the top of both suspended and pole-mounted feeders. The squirrels simply slide off them. Baffles can also be placed about four feet above the ground below pole-mounted feeders – greasing the pole with Vaseline can also be effective.

Caged bird feeders are a good option because they allow small birds access to the feed, excluding squirrels and larger birds too.

You can always opt for more high tech squirrelproof bird feeders . They are weight-activated. When a squirrel lands on one, a spring mechanism causes a metal shield to come down over the feeder or its perches give way. Another, which is also very funny to watch, has a battery-driven motor that spins the squirrel (harmlessly) off it.

Squirrels eat a wide range of foods, but another way to fend them off is to offer the birds safflower seed, thistle seed (niger), and /or pure suet (without seed), because they are simply not that fond of them.

Of course, you can look at this from a completely different angle and get a squirrel feeder – complete with trapeze, tightrope and springboard. You can give squirrels their favorite foods in return for them putting on a wonderful circus performance for you. So while they are distracted, the birds get to eat too – everyone wins.

Let’s face it, squirrels will always be a part of our backyard gardens, and with strategic planning of bird feeder type, location and bird food type, we can ensure not only that the birds get their fair share but also that we are entertained by funny squirrel antics.

Betty Hammond is keen on birdwatching and writes for the bird store BirdsInYourOwnBackyard.com. She maintains an avid interest in environmental and conservation issues.

Our Dog Bud Chases Bear from Bird Feeder

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:29:08 +0000

Our backyard bird feeder has become a popular spot in the afternoons for a few bears in the area, just north of North Conway, New Hampshire. We take the feeders in at night, but it seems that by 3 pm our furry neighbors get a hankering for a snack. Our dog Bud decided to chase this one out of the yard…and our other dog Bodhi opted out of the chase.

Bird Feeders From Windowalert

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:30:03 +0000

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WindowAlert offers you the finest variety of bird feeders like sunflower and mixed seed feeders, nyjer feeders, hummingbird feeders, squirrel-proof feeders, and eco-friendly feeders. Regular disinfecting of feeders has to be carried out to prevent spreading of diseases. Feeder cleaning products from WindowAlert helps to maintain hygiene. Droll Yankees Window Bird Feeders are one of the safest feeders that contain UV-stabilized polycarbonate to resist coloring. The open construction of the feeder provides a clear view of birds on the feeder. The birdfeeder has curved rims and drainage holes to eliminate water and three high-quality suction cups for secure holding. Place these charming birdfeeders on matching pedestals and create an impressive focal point in your backyard. These feeders enhance the beauty of your birdhouses and also make fantastic gifts.

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How do I keep squirrels from climbing on my bird feeder?

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:32:19 +0000

We live in a second floor apartment and the bird feeder hangs off our balcony railing, so it’s hard for us to prevent them from climbing. They scare the birds away and are breaking my birdfeeders. Any help would be appreciated.

How to keep squirrels and mice away from a seed filled bird feeder?

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:41:35 +0000

I’ve got a bird feeder that I would like to put something above it (actually resting on the bird feeder) to keep squirrels and mice from eating from it.

Any suggestions?

What can you do to stop animals from gettin into my bird feeder?

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:35:41 +0000

I hank my bird feeder off the fasha of my house but I have a privacy fence the animals crawl onto and eat all my bird feed. I have no were else to put the feeder any ideas?