tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post3922715020030943924..comments2024-03-12T02:29:18.737-04:00Comments on Southern Meadows: Feeding Bluebirds in WinterKarin / Southern Meadowshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-43789552099766234802016-01-09T23:11:11.343-05:002016-01-09T23:11:11.343-05:00I love bluebirds but there are none in our area. I...I love bluebirds but there are none in our area. Interesting how they adapted their diet. Sounds like these are hard times for bluebirds. Hope they make it through winter ok! By the way, if have several plain suet feeders. I find if the suet contains grain or peanuts it will be devoured by grackles, starlings, and English sparrows.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-5310232937330430842016-01-09T21:48:19.272-05:002016-01-09T21:48:19.272-05:00I need to add some suet. I know some of the other ...I need to add some suet. I know some of the other birds like it, too. We have all the other birds you mention here, but I've never seen a bluebird at this property. I have seen them at the Arboretum, however, and they are beautiful and entertaining to watch.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-23675563360871466282016-01-04T21:11:54.515-05:002016-01-04T21:11:54.515-05:00What a treat to see all these birds and especially...What a treat to see all these birds and especially the bluebirds...they are missing now here and I fear it is because of the house sparrows taking all the nesting spots and the chemicals from the neighbors. I have suet all winter for the birds but still no bluebirds since last winter.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-26361743327333672962016-01-04T20:47:16.101-05:002016-01-04T20:47:16.101-05:00What a pleasure to see all these birds!
Happy New ...What a pleasure to see all these birds!<br />Happy New Year Karin!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-39008379324297090892016-01-04T09:08:34.037-05:002016-01-04T09:08:34.037-05:00I love bluebirds! So pretty to watch! I also find...I love bluebirds! So pretty to watch! I also find them to be usually shyer than many of the other birds. I always have sunflower chips out for mine, and occasionally I'll see them eating the suet. I don't usually see them at the feeders during the summer, but now that it's cold they are coming back. I have winterberry shrubs by my front door, and they love those! I was sad that I was away for Christmas when they decided to eat all the berries. It is so much fun to watch them eating.Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-33255628403902024572016-01-03T18:14:45.046-05:002016-01-03T18:14:45.046-05:00Love bluebirds, but I never see them here... Happy...Love bluebirds, but I never see them here... Happy New Year! Rambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-69505570759016922212016-01-03T18:05:41.760-05:002016-01-03T18:05:41.760-05:00It's amazing how the Robins come out of the wo...It's amazing how the Robins come out of the woodwork after a good rain,isn't it. I just talked to my sister today in SW Michigan and she spotted a bluebird on her walk so they are up north in winter. I guess it's possible you may see one. They're hard to miss with their striking blue wings.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-67512879596063310712016-01-03T09:40:16.103-05:002016-01-03T09:40:16.103-05:00Well, the last couple of comments have answered my...Well, the last couple of comments have answered my question as to why I don't see them at our feeders in the winter. I'm not that great at identifying birds from a distance which doesn't help in the case of birds that prefer bugs and insects to the seed in the feeders - other than robins that is. We always have a robin extravaganza on our lawn after a good rainfall :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-22383571849224976702016-01-02T20:58:58.147-05:002016-01-02T20:58:58.147-05:00Michigan falls in their summer zone so you probabl...Michigan falls in their summer zone so you probably don't have many in winter. We have lots of squirrels and have had to squirrel proof the feeding stations so they don't eat too many. They often run off with the suet feeders and I find the cages in the woods. The chipmunks are mostly at the bottom of the feeders but have very elaborate tunneling systems throughout the garden so I understand your hesitation. Flying squirrels overwinter in our bird boxes but at least they are outside and not in our attic. Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-63108699129271149892016-01-02T20:54:49.963-05:002016-01-02T20:54:49.963-05:00I always enjoy your bird posts Jason. You get some...I always enjoy your bird posts Jason. You get some other really interesting birds in your garden that I don't see in Georgia.<br />Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-5355829616342123742016-01-02T15:46:38.916-05:002016-01-02T15:46:38.916-05:00Great post. No bluebirds here, but we do have the ...Great post. No bluebirds here, but we do have the Cardinals, Woodpeckers, and Nuthatches.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-23291104571022125122016-01-02T11:08:54.712-05:002016-01-02T11:08:54.712-05:00Lovely post, Karin. Though have many visiting/dini...Lovely post, Karin. Though have many visiting/dining birds, for some reason I don't see many bluebirds here in Michigan ... don't know why. I have lots of temping berries but hate to begin feeding ... too many issues in the past with wildlife like raccoons, possums, etc. dining/raising havoc ... :) Have plenty of squirrels and chipmunks that too can be very pesky. Bluebirds sure are handsome ... Happy New Year fun friend!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-27845554171542414402016-01-02T10:03:16.491-05:002016-01-02T10:03:16.491-05:00I was wondering the same thing Janet. I have a con...I was wondering the same thing Janet. I have a container of mealworms and will add it to suet mixture. Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-1300909728913039382016-01-02T09:00:48.407-05:002016-01-02T09:00:48.407-05:00We have a tree that is covered with mistletoe and ...We have a tree that is covered with mistletoe and I wonder if they have picked it clean. It is too high up for me to see. Otherwise there seems to be very little for them to eat right now. I hope the dough helps them come in closer to you. Let me know how it works out.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-13455541047103378632016-01-02T08:58:15.855-05:002016-01-02T08:58:15.855-05:00I believe they are in your area for summer breedin...I believe they are in your area for summer breeding at which time they would be nesting and searching for insects so not visiting feeders. Perhaps if you put out mealworms they may visit. These photos were taken in the city of Durham albeit a neighborhood that has lots of trees and natural areas. Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-30080001775470275472016-01-01T23:09:53.868-05:002016-01-01T23:09:53.868-05:00We were just talking about Bluebirds this morning ...We were just talking about Bluebirds this morning on our walk. I add dried mealworms to my seed mix in hopes of getting Bluebirds closer to the windows. I like the recipe, will give it a try. Most of my berry bearing shrubs are bare now. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-61912506449185836602016-01-01T22:54:38.145-05:002016-01-01T22:54:38.145-05:00Nice recipe, Karin. I don't get bluebirds in m...Nice recipe, Karin. I don't get bluebirds in my garden, but wish I did. They are not city dwellers. Many other birds visit so that is OK with me. Cute photos. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com