I will hang a feeder near the window too, I have just ordered a window feeder with the RSPB, and see how that will work. That would mean I won't get any work done of course!
Anyway here are a few birds;
House Sparrow, Passer domesticus. at the kitchendoor.
Just a last drink, dad..
Was that nice or what..
That was real nice. Wish I could just turn around, and have another sip before bed..
Oy! You are wasting time; off to bed with you.
I'm your dad, and I know what is best for you!
Great Tit, Parus major, looking for natural food (like invertebrates hiding under the capping of this -front-gardenwall. I've often seen Spiders and Insects hide under the overhang of the wall. Nice and dry when it is raining.)
Or perhaps I can find something in the grass. a sure sign that birds still search for natural food despite me feeding them!
A little grit we need as well.
Plus a little food from Yoke, of course.
Blue Tit, Parus caeruleus, at the kitchen window feeder.
Mr. or mrs. Robin, Erithacus rubecula
Mr. and Mrs. Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs
Sweet pictures. I too find that the birds will still forage for the natural food even though the feeders are within reach. I'm happy to see this of course as they help get rid of lots of bugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Crow. The protein in bugs is huge. Which is why birds will use caterpillars to feed their chicks.
ReplyDeleteYet there are always people who will say the birds get lazy when we feed them throughout summer.
Hibernating insects make good food in winter for the birds too.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for honestly relating your experiences and opinions and good luck to you.