House Wrens Return! Sort of... As I had posted last week, it seemed like my house wrens had disappeared. They had built a nest, incubated eggs, fledged young and even rebuilt a nest for a second brood. Then, they were nowhere to be seen or heard. If you've ever had house wrens during mating season in your backyard then you know it's impossible to miss … [Read more...] about The House Wrens Have Returned
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I’ve Created A Monster!
I was absolutely thrilled when I finally got some titmice to feed from my hand. The best part about it is that it was completely unexpected. They are supposed to be way too busy with mating and child rearing to have time for such "foolishness" as buddying up to a human because he brings your favorite food. I just sensed an opportunity and seized it. Now, it seems, I may … [Read more...] about I’ve Created A Monster!
Titmice Coming To My Back Door
As I wrote previously about my First Real Success In Hand Feeding Birds, I had taken my feeders down during the day and was experimenting with getting some birds to come to me just before I put them up again in the afternoon. I mentioned that, unlike my last attempt, the titmice were braving it and the chickadees seemed to have no interest. This week, I've had breakthrough … [Read more...] about Titmice Coming To My Back Door