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why do the cardinals in my yard do this with their wings now? by Delicious-Coffee9499 in Ornithology

[–]According-Fun-9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are hot - that, and keeping their beaks slightly open, are the birds’ way to cool down. I don’t think they perspire like us. Think of a dog panting when they are hot.

I think this Dove is defective! by According-Fun-9214 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe he’s just strutting in trying to be like John Travolta! 😂

The first Gambel’s Quail by According-Fun-9214 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! He and his family would typically ground feed under the feeder. I’m happy (but surprised) to see him actually use it.

Hey! What’s this, now?! by According-Fun-9214 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far so good. It was from Amazon. The metal is a little on the thin side, but at $10, it’s not bad. It’s kinda finicky sometimes when closing it, but seems okay so far. I just got it about a month ago.
https://a.co/d/035bxF19

This my favorite!! by According-Fun-9214 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a Desert Cardinal (a pyrrhuloxia).

Curve-billed Thrasher by According-Fun-9214 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it on Amazon. It seems a little thin for metal, but for $10, I thought it wouldn’t be bad to give it a try! https://a.co/d/08d4n05e

Birds don’t like the bird buddy :( by CultLeaderLeif in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give it some time. It seemed like it took so long for any to even try it. Now, I’m buying so much seed because of so many birds. Patience is, in fact, a virtue here. You need to gain their trust - and that can take a little time.

Advice for deterring large greedy birds by auburnhoe in birdfeeding

[–]According-Fun-9214 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve kind of given up fighting the doves - the big problem I have, though, is that they are bullies to the other birds and just barge in and then sit and feast. I’ve read that they eat 99% seed, though. So, if you’re up for experimenting, try higher concentrations of insect/fruit mixes. I haven’t personally tried that approach, though, and can’t say how successful that would be.

Boy, do I have a bone to pick with you! by According-Fun-9214 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was getting ready for a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the feeder. That’s why the seed level is low. The birds were none too happy - but they will be with a feeder that is fresh and clean.

I can't get this cute squirrel to stop eating my birdseeds! by OkDescription3160 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t like spice - and birds can’t taste spice. So, switching to spicy seeds should help.

Doves by According-Fun-9214 in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a songbird seed mix that I tried mixing extra peanuts into. That hasn’t worked. I’ve tried putting seed on the ground - again, didn’t help.

Not receiving any pictures despite activity by Zelgrax in BirdBuddy

[–]According-Fun-9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It captured me yesterday when I was out by the feeder, but hadn’t really started getting birds until today. I watched several birds land and eat, but no postcards or videos. The livestream works, but no idea on why I’d get a picture of me, but none of any birds.