When this was discussed earlier this fall, many of us believed the very
rich wild food crops were responsible. We failed to also account for the
unusual weather.
Together, I believe both factors kept birds north until the turn of
weather over the last two weeks. Concomitantly with that shift
We are experiencing the same small number of feeder birds as Glenn reports.
I would also guess we have about 20% of our usual number of feeder birds.
Has this been discussed here recently? If so, I apologize that I missed it.
Is it possible that West Nile Virus is affecting our feeder birds? I
We have 3 Chickadees, 2 Hairy Woodpeckers, 1 Tufted Titmouse, 2 Cardinals, and
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker. This is about 20% of normal. I find it hard to
believe the extra food available in the Wild is causing this.
Glenn Wilson
Endicott, NY
www.WilsonsWarbler.com
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