Re: [Maine-birds] Brown-headed cowbirds and a question

I have learned that the freshness of the seed is paramount. Seed over 6 months old is not nearly as desirable. Just my own experience and observations.

 

Mark R Hoffman

Newcastle Maine

207-458-1897

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From: rojolane

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Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:14 AM

Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Brown-headed cowbirds and a question

Hi Dave, 

it may seem funny, but I have had very different results from one "sock" brand vs. Another.

I have hung some Niger socks that get NO birds at them and then replaced them with a 

different sock and had better results...I have come to the conclusion that the birds 

seem to prefer the less "stiff" socks.

Anyone one else have a similar experience?

Best Regards,

Roberta Lane

Auburn Backyard.

-----Original Message-----
From: David Small <docfinsdave@gmail.com>
To: Maine-Birds google list <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Apr 11, 2013 8:37 am
Subject: [Maine-birds] Brown-headed cowbirds and a question

I saw my first ever brown-headed cowbirds at my

feeders (Old Town) this morning.

 

I hung a nyger sock two months ago and have

only noticed a few birds on it. I'm wondering

if it's the sock, availability of different seed,

season or what...please advise.

 

Thanks,

Dave

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