Re: [cayugabirds-l] Small number of feeder birds

2017-12-18 Thread khmo
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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Small number of feeder birds

2017-12-17 Thread Sally Eller
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

[cayugabirds-l] Small number of feeder birds

2017-12-17 Thread Glenn Wilson
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 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: