Garden

[cheriere]

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@piperbay wrote:

I have different types of feeders.

A square basket one with mesh that I put woodpecker mix in, which has seeds that have have shells on them. It collects all the mess so it's not on ground.

A ceramic hanging dish that I put no mess (shelled) bird seed in

A hanging tube feeder with niger seed for goldfinch

Also a plastic birdbath saucer on a stand for water for birds

I also throw seeds on cement on ground and the blue jays love the peanuts.

The robins do prefer the ground. I have seen cardinals eat from feeders and ground.

Also, a good quality seed matters. I buy mine at the feed store.

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I took a screenshot of your post.  I hope you don't mind, it's just so informative. ❤️

Two days ago, I was getting ready in the bathroom and spotted a small black, white, with a big red head woodpecker just outside!  This was the first I'd seen all season too!  I wanted a picture so badly, I was willing to take it through the window lol.  Of course, it flew away just as I was taking aim!

I wondered what kind of feed would bring them out for some photos.  I'm gonna have to try this.  Thank you again.😃❤️