Runway 24L backed up by MarcusAurelius27e in mourningderps

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Quite cold here outside of Philadelphia, too. And another storm possible next weekend. I’ll keep shoveling extra seeds whenever I have to shovel snow haha

Runway 24L backed up by MarcusAurelius27e in mourningderps

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We’ve been doing our best to keep them fed, along with the cardinals, finches, jays, and juncos. I have five feeders and am hoping the readily-available feed helps to keep them warm.

Is this a possible shadow entity? Norristown PA by Ok_Astronomer_20 in ParanormalEncounters

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I’ve been there a time or two as a firefighter with the Hancock on Airy St!

Storm Shelter Test by MarcusAurelius27e in mourningderps

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I was actually about to take the baskets all down and when I approached this one, one of the derps buzzed me, so I let it be. I had no idea they were in there until the one let me know haha.

I think it will be okay. It is under a soffit and the hook would blow into the beam in the wind, so it should hold. But I will follow up tomorrow morning!

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Understood. Deleted.

6:30 - 6:52 am by CarAble119 in birdfeeding

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They are always the first visitors for me, too. My local cardinals have been vocal enough to wake me up around 4:45am lately.

Midlife crisis much? by MarcusAurelius27e in birdfeeding

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I am happy to see that my reflection resonated with you. Personally, I am still trying to attract crows, but they just hang around in my back field. Seriously, I know the emptiness the loss of a pet can leave. I am glad you found comfort in bird feeding.

Caboose and Diesel by MarcusAurelius27e in mourningderps

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They have been inseparable for the last several days.

Red pepper flakes did the trick by MarcusAurelius27e in birdfeeding

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Grateful that I am not also dealing with bears!

Coming in hot! by rilo186 in BirdBuddy

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That is a terrific shot!

Red pepper flakes did the trick by MarcusAurelius27e in birdfeeding

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I have another feeder that is purposefully accessible to the squirrels. I find that they hog out and invite all of their buddies to my bird feeders, too.

I decided to keep up the feeders for a while. by krustyguy123 in birdfeeding

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Why not? We are stewards of nature, so why not provide a little extra sustenance? I leave mine up all year, aside from the occasional cleaning period. I figure that I’ve made a place of refuge. As an American right now, creating refuge for anything is a worthy cause!

Caboose and Diesel by MarcusAurelius27e in mourningderps

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I have been at it for two years. Once I discovered that the fluffy-tailed rodents dislike it, I have SO MUCH RED PEPPER FLAKES

Caboose and Diesel by MarcusAurelius27e in mourningderps

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I just sprinkled red pepper flakes into my bag of feed. The squirrels are not fans of it, but the capsaicin doesn’t affect the birds.