http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/-t1.htm What are you songbirds are you managing, and how are you doing it? Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:11:36 GMT 10 http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/14/84/91/86/sparro14.png http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/-t1.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/squirrel-aging-t45.htm VS Ryan Many people have problems with these critters when they are managing their songbirds, so this can come in handy when planning a squirrel program. The age of the squirrel raiding your feeders can tell you if they are breeding nearby or other population traits that might help. Cooks and hunters use these guidelines: Assuming your squirrel is not collected on the subway and has no cards in its possession, here are the standard tests for age. None of them are foolproof, so do them all and ... Your Songbirds Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:59:38 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/squirrel-aging-t45.htm#152 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/squirrel-aging-t45.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/black-capped-chickadees-t46.htm HospHater I really enjoy these little things. I usually have a healthy population but here lately the bees have been moving in and taking over the nest boxes. I usually just spray them down with the hose and then clean the nest box out but does anyone know a better way to keep the bees out? Your Songbirds Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:50:14 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/black-capped-chickadees-t46.htm#160 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/black-capped-chickadees-t46.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/carolina-chickadee-babes-t96.htm Paleface I placed a Hole Guard on the nestobox to protect the CACH from larger birds. It reduces the hole from 1.5 to 1.125 inches. You have to wait to add one until eggs are layed to ensure the Mom has bonded with the nest. I waited and when she left I quickly mounted it. After 3 visits checking out the new thing she entered the nestbox. I took this picture 2 days ago. 3 of 6 eggs had just hatched. They are so tiny! Your Songbirds Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:11:36 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/carolina-chickadee-babes-t96.htm#351 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/carolina-chickadee-babes-t96.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/bluebird-mealworm-feeder-plans-t47.htm VS Ryan
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This came from http://www.help-for-bluebirds.org, a great site for bluebird management.]]> Your Songbirds Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:45:34 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/bluebird-mealworm-feeder-plans-t47.htm#164 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/bluebird-mealworm-feeder-plans-t47.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/ruby-throated-hummingbird-migration-map-t83.htm Paleface
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They usually show-up around April 1st here in NW GA. I can't wait! ]]> Your Songbirds Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:37:19 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/ruby-throated-hummingbird-migration-map-t83.htm#309 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/ruby-throated-hummingbird-migration-map-t83.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/mealworms-vs-suet-mix-t74.htm Woodlandgal
Thanks,
Pat]]> Your Songbirds Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:00:50 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/mealworms-vs-suet-mix-t74.htm#280 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/mealworms-vs-suet-mix-t74.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/ventilation-t73.htm Monty A man I work with was telling me today that it was suggested to him not to put the ventilation holes at the top, or not to worry about that, so much as, leaving a space at the bottom. He said he's since, while installing the floor board (having cut it short enough), leaving a 3/8" gap between the back of the floor and the back board. This allows incoming fresh air to rise through the floor and forces the hot air out of the top. I asked him if he uses hardware cloth subfloors to deter ... Your Songbirds Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:17:54 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/ventilation-t73.htm#272 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/ventilation-t73.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/my-favorite-t6.htm VS Ryan
We do have mocking birds, bluebirds, house wrens, and various sparrows and warblers. I imagine I will shoot for a variety here.]]> Your Songbirds Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:48:43 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/my-favorite-t6.htm#8 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/my-favorite-t6.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/tufted-titmouse-t18.htm Janec I love these little things! They're like little grey cardinals, sort of. They make that high pitched chirp you can hardly hear. We have 4 houses up and we always get them in all of the houses. Well, at least when the sparrows don't get in there first. Your Songbirds Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:34:14 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/tufted-titmouse-t18.htm#37 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/tufted-titmouse-t18.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/venting-nest-boxes-t50.htm mikenlinda Just a note of reminder that we should always make certain we have plenty of properly positioned vent holes in the nest boxes. This is especially true in the southern states. Your Songbirds Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:02:41 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/venting-nest-boxes-t50.htm#167 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/venting-nest-boxes-t50.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/low-insect-populations-t24.htm VS Ryan mikenlinda wrote:No. No insulation. The house is made of red cedar. Inside is a bed of pine straw, it is very comfy/cozy for them. The problem, I believe is that there are not many insects for them to eat and also the journey is very cold and wet. I think once they find safe housing they are ok except for the low number of insects at this time. This is a dilema for sure. Some of the solutions mentioned were to flip crickets to them, scrambled eggs, import dragonflies and devise a contraption ... Your Songbirds Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:15:54 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/low-insect-populations-t24.htm#57 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/low-insect-populations-t24.htm http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/t-14-for-purple-martins-t15.htm mikenlinda Well, got my T-14 up with 3 nests open. I added the decoy to the top and played the daytime chatter today for the first time this season! Now we wait and watch... Your Songbirds Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:39 GMT http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/t-14-for-purple-martins-t15.htm#24 http://www.sparrowsquad.com/your-songbirds-f7/t-14-for-purple-martins-t15.htm