Bird-feeding tips from the RSPB

[Bobbie Ireland]

Probably well known to all of you, but always worth a mention each year. I did not know about the turkey fat, tho I have never used it myself to feed birds.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/300504-dont-cause-bird-fatalities

[Donna]

Probably well known to all of you, but always worth a mention each year. I did not know about the turkey fat, tho I have never used it myself to feed birds.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/300504-dont-cause-bird-fatalities

Ed received a couple huge fruit baskets from some vendors at work for Christmas. Yesterday, I cut up some oranges and apples, added some peanut butter, raisins and some seed, put it in a tin and put it out for the birds. Suddenly, as I closed the door and looked out the window, there were so many birds, it was like a feeding frenzy. Didn't see a bird when I went out. They stalk....lol. It was great to watch them enjoy the fruits of Ed's labor. It was gone in about an hour and I was thinking this batch will last a  good day or 2!! NOT, so I'll do it again today. I do have a "piggy" squirrel out there too!!

[Bobbie Ireland]

It always feels soooo good when you go out to the feeders, then close the door and stand back! You conjure up a lovely sight, Donna!

[Bobbie Ireland]

Eeeeee-uuuu! Rat on bird-feeder! VERY big "ICK"!

[Donna]

Eeeeee-uuuu! Rat on bird-feeder! VERY big "ICK"!

Ya just never know what's out there! Guess he was hungry too!