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Birders

Arkansas Granny

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3. Since I put a bird feeder up a few years ago, I've been surprised

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #2)

Wed May 28, 2025, 10:56 PM

May 28

at the number of birds that live nearby. It was great entertainment during the pandemic.

They have learned the sound of the lid on the metal pail where I store bird seed. It's just like ringing a dinner bell. I barely make it back to the porch before they come flying in.

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I have an overgrown corner in my backyard. I've been seeing Brown Thrashers [View all] Arkansas Granny May 28 OP

Good idea! Maybe even consider leaving it--maybe they'll come back next year? CaliforniaPeggy May 28 #1

Good for you! I have robins who have returned year after year, and they seem to always build nests or reuse SWBTATTReg May 28 #2

Since I put a bird feeder up a few years ago, I've been surprised Arkansas Granny May 28 #3

Here's a first. A Brown Thrasher actually came to the feeder this morning and got a peanut. Arkansas Granny May 29 #4

"" AllaN01Bear May 29 #5

People have been seeing a ton of them - not sure why. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 28 #6