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Creating A Bird Sanctuary In Your Yard
March 5, 2005
| sweetliberty
Posted on 03/05/2005 8:07:37 AM PST by sweetliberty
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To: GodBlessUSA
It was a great trip. Spent a few days in Colorado with my daughter and grandson. Took him with me to Kentucky for a few days and spent some time with my dad and sister and went to a family reunion. Brought him home with me. I have to take him back to Colorado in a couple of weeks.
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:14:54 PM PDT
by
sweetliberty
(Never argue with a fool. People might not know the difference.)
To: GodBlessUSA
Hi GBUSA
Maybe your Mockingbird/Wren pairs will keep their territory 'round your place for years to come. It sounds like you have been a good hostess for their nesting activites this season and they tend to appreciate that, you know.
I've been on vacation--just got back last night. So far my yard is dead due to no rain and my familiar birds are AWOL! The first thing I did when I got home was empty the sludge from the birdbath and clean the feeders. I'm hopeful that they will return soon.
I mused today whether or not they "miss" their regular easy food sources and benefactor during my absence... Nahhh, probably not!
Oh, I must convey that I was attacked by a Canadian Goose a few days ago for venturing too close to his harem alongside a pond. We were walking past them, minding our own bidness, and this big, fluffly male started running toward me with his head lowered and mouth open, honking all the way. He managed to persuade me to move along a bit more briskly, and at this, he was VERY pleased with himself; he stopped and stood straight up and raised his bill high. It almost seemed that he was laughing at my speedy retreat! Too funny. What did he think he was going to do anyway? Bill me to death?
To: GodBlessUSA
Seems everyone is out enjoying their yards lately. LOL!
Way too hot to be in the yard much. We spend most of this time of year swimming. The girls keep me busy when they're not in school, though. Between trying to get them ahead on their school work and playing sibling referee, my FR time gets cut way back!
We still have cardinals, chickadees, titmice and mockers, of course. One male mockingbird in particular is VERY vocal....he's the only bird I've ever seen who doesn't even stop singing while he is in flight.:)
A house wren has taken up residence in one of my hanging plants. She has at least 2 chicks and spends her day fetching fat worms and other bugs. I always have to water that plant VERY carefully since I don't want to wet the little ones.
The black chin hummers are still here too. We should have some rufous passing through in the next month or so. August seems to be when they start their migration back to Mexico
The heat is taking it's toll in the garden, too. What the goat didn't eat is pretty sad-looking. (Except the okra, of course....the heat can't kill it, and the goat wouldn't eat it- and I can't say I blame him either....YUCK!)
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posted on
07/14/2005 7:24:12 AM PDT
by
MamaTexan
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To: MamaTexan
Great! You have HouseWrens. Don't they sing beautifully. I miss mine. I got such a kick out of them. I hope they come back next year.
One male mockingbird in particular is VERY vocal....he's the only bird I've ever seen who doesn't even stop singing while he is in flight.:) LOL!!!That's too funny. One night I woke about 2am. I thought I heard a BlueJay, no, a wren, No. LOL! Mockingbird was singing like crazy. They are a hoot!
It's humid here. Certainly not as hot as where you are. I'm jealous, to think you have such a nice growing season once you get out of the hottest months. :) Enjoy the kids! I'm enjoying the summer with them too!
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posted on
07/17/2005 10:44:06 AM PDT
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GodBlessUSA
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To: sweetliberty
How Wonderful a Family reunion. That's special you bought your Grandson home with you. Is he helping with the feeders? :) I hope you are enjoying your Grandson's visit!
How's it going with the cat?
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posted on
07/17/2005 10:45:39 AM PDT
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GodBlessUSA
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To: Dysart
Hi Dysart!
Have your birds returned? I'm sure they missed their easy meal. Did they give you the cold shoulder treatment? LOL!
I want rain also. The Island gets rain and it always misses us. I could be speaking with my husband from his work and he says can you believe this rain. I'm like rain, what is rain. Weird weather here. I hope it rains soon or we better get an irrigation system soon. :)
LMBO! Attacked by a goose. We have Canadian geese here and I'm scared to death of them. They run at us at this one preserve we walk at and I feel like I'm running away like I'm in a in a horror film. LOL! They sure can be nasty.
I'm spoiling the Mocking Birds to keep them here. Blueberries, Cherries, Strawberries, Grapes and craisins. They will never leave. LOL!
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posted on
07/17/2005 10:52:45 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
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To: GodBlessUSA
"Is he helping with the feeders?" He's enjoying watching the birds, especially the hummers.
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posted on
07/17/2005 11:56:42 AM PDT
by
sweetliberty
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To: sweetliberty
What a wonderful thing to share with your Grandson. What great memories you are giving him. I have yet to see a Hummer. I'm still cleaning and refilling the feeder. I'm not giving up but I'm not as hopeful. There's a HummingBird sanctuary not too far. They are only open in August. I want to see if I can get there this year. :)
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posted on
07/17/2005 1:25:55 PM PDT
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GodBlessUSA
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To: GodBlessUSA
What a shame that you haven't had any hummers. I have more now than ever. Of course, I'm sure many of them are young ones. Unfortunately, the cats and the neighbors' poor attention to the feeders in my absence seems to have caused many of the other birds to seek food elsewhere. They are returning gradually, but not in near the numbers as before. The upside is that the Grackles seem to have moved on as well.
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posted on
07/17/2005 2:12:55 PM PDT
by
sweetliberty
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To: GodBlessUSA
Have your birds returned? I'm sure they missed their easy meal. Did they give you the cold shoulder treatment? Nope, they haven't returned and I guess they have relocated. Strange- I was only gone for a week. After feeding them for years and this is it? No notes. Not even any droppings. So sad. I do have an Woodpecker that I can't quite id. She has been eating the apples I put out for my erstwhile friends. The WP looks like a Red Bellied but is darker and has no red belly, nor any red marking on the back of her noggin. Possibly a Flicker but I'm not sure.
Welp, cherish your Mockers while you may and never leave town as they may well forsake you!
To: Dysart
That's really odd Dysart, that they didn't come back yet. It won't be long until they come back or new birds come. I think it's so strange though. Here's a picture of Flicker. I see them here. I adore them. Is this the bird? Certainly not the best shot but it shows front and back.
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posted on
07/17/2005 5:51:25 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
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To: sweetliberty
I may see some Hummers as they start migrating again in Sept. It is a bummer I haven't had a regular visit though. I hope the Grackles stay away for you. They are driving me nuts lately. I have to bring the food in when they come because they eat it in such a short time. You have such a variety of birds visiting, I think they will be back in short time.
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posted on
07/17/2005 5:58:45 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
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To: GodBlessUSA
No, that's not it exactly. This one is black white and has no red markings at all. Maybe it's a Juv but I'm not sure which... I've seen Juv Red Bellies(which I do have regularly here) and this one is different. Now it could be a Juv Flicker. Maybe it will hang around awhile and mature into something recognizable.
To: GodBlessUSA
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posted on
07/17/2005 7:02:01 PM PDT
by
sweetliberty
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To: sweetliberty; MamaTexan; Dysart; Mrs.Nooseman
WooHOO!!!!! After 4 years of changing the feeder, Hummingbird tonight! Moments ago. Oh, he is a gorgeous Ruby Throat. Minutes ago came. I quickly changed the food, my son said he was perched watching me. Then he came back. My children and I watched him. I have to go back out just in case. I'm so thrilled. Can you tell, LOL! ":)
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posted on
07/24/2005 5:25:06 PM PDT
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GodBlessUSA
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To: GodBlessUSA
How exciting! I'm so glad you finally had a hummer decide to take advantage of your hospitality. "Bout time. There will surely be more.
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posted on
07/24/2005 5:27:47 PM PDT
by
sweetliberty
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To: Vigilantcitizen
We live in the Sierras, and outside on our deck right now are about 45 Hummingbirds trying to feed on 8 feeders hanging there. It is an amazing sight, not to mention sound!
To: sweetliberty
Hi SweetLiberty, After I posted, I went out and walked the garden hoping to see him again. I'm so thrilled.
This morning, while I was watering, I thought a Dragon Fly kept going by. I wonder if what I saw, was the Hummer. I hope he is back tomorrow. I know, You know, if you haven't seen one, when you do, it's incredible. :) Yes, bout time! :) How's your backyard? Are your birds gradually coming back?
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posted on
07/24/2005 5:58:38 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
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To: GodBlessUSA
Congrats! Four years and you finally attract a Hummer? That's amazing. Hope you can get a photo but that'll take a very good camera, I think. Maybe he was a scout and will spread the word, bringing numerous hungry Hummers to your yard. Keep us posted.
To: Dysart
Hi Dysart,
How are you? I was as excited as my daughter. Still am, LOL! I wonder if he has been here before and I just didn't see him. He didn't seem fearful of us watching. He was so tiny. I hope I can get a picture too. The feeder has a perch and he stayed on that while he ate. You know if I get a picture, it will be posted ;). If he brings friends. More feeders, LOL!
Did the birds return to your yard yet? We haven't had rain in too long. Today, I put the sprinklers on and birds were having a blast in them. Especially in the tree above sprinkler that were getting wet. Mockers are still here feeding juveniles. I saw a House-Wren go into the house today. 2nd brood??? I hope so.
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posted on
07/24/2005 7:37:14 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
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