We were over the moon the other day when we saw an unusual visitor to the bird feeding station. We didn't recognise it at first but Google showed it to be a Nuthatch which made sense as he was hanging upside down on the peanut container and having a right old feast. I do hope we see him again soon.....
I love watching the antics of the birds at the feeders and the squirrels who try to negotiate the anti-climb dome! We have regular visits from Robins, a Blue Tit, Blackbirds, Magpies, and a Spotted Woodpecker came a couple of times too.
What birds do you have visiting your garden?
Do you have any tips on what food to put out that doesn't cost a fortune please?
We would love to encourage more types of birds to visit but would rather not attract rats and pigeons 😏
Thanks so much for popping in. Stay safe and well wherever you happen to be ,
Angie 💗
Wow! Lucky you. I have birdwatching envy!
ReplyDeleteWe use sunflower hearts, as seeds often grew below the feeders, hubby gets it online in a huge bag, it's a big outlay but also the cheapest per pound, buying it locally at our pet shop is way too expensive.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have a nuthatch in your garden! My Mum and Granddad were avid birdwatchers and feeders, they used to say what food you give the birds depends on the time of year. E.g. in winter they need more fat to fill them up and keep them warm, in Spring/early summer don't put out peanuts as young birds could choke on them. Mum used to make her own fat balls, using melted lard with mixed seeds, currants, bread and cake crumbs mixed in. She formed them into balls and packed into yogurt pots or half coconut shells, with a hole punched in to thread through string to hang up in trees or on hooks on the bird table.
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