Feeding Wild Birds

[Sequel]

They remind me of Pterodactyls in flight.

No kidding! One time several years ago I heard this horrible racket! I ran outside and saw about a dozen great blue herons hazing an eagles nest. It was surreal I can tell you that! Before cell phone video unfortunately. I’m glad you reminded me of that moment.

 

[sourland]

Yesterday White Bird was putting on an aerial performance when two crows started aggressively harassing her. She tolerated it for a bit and then screeched and dove into Pappy Ambose's woods to the West of the club.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

Adios Ruby! Humming Birds thinning quickly. Went from over a gallon of syrup a day to them just hanging for a Grab and Go going South. As they empty each feeder I'll take it down for the season.

 

[R2elk]

Saw a Brown Thrasher today but it wouldn't hold still long enough to get a picture.

 

[sourland]

Saw a Brown Thrasher today but it wouldn't hold still long enough to get a picture.

Frequently see them running across the paths at the beagle club. Takes a second look to make sure they are not weasels because of their color.

 

[R2elk]

 

[sourland]

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'My' turkeys were acting like this yesterday. Jostling, fanning, pecking, chasing - definitely more hyperactive than usual. It was rainy here, and they were a bit damp. I have seen cockerels go sort of nutty and start fighting when they become wet and look different. Wonder if that is what the turkeys were up to. One adult hen is constantly pecking/chasing the others, but the rest have been pretty mellow.

 

[R2elk]

'My' turkeys were acting like this yesterday. Jostling, fanning, pecking, chasing - definitely more hyperactive than usual. It was rainy here, and they were a bit damp. I have seen cockerels go sort of nutty and start fighting when they become wet and look different. Wonder if that is what the turkeys were up to. One adult hen is constantly pecking/chasing the others, but the rest have been pretty mellow.

The little guy strutting was because my turkeys were on the other side of the fence.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

Strange yr for Turkeys here. Had no Strutting Toms or hens with poults this past Spring. Usually have some Jakes milling around the field out back, this yr "0". In past yrs would have 20 +/- hens march through, you could set your watch by them. Don't know if Yotes, Fox or disease or a combination of the three is the cause.

 

[R2elk]

Don't know if Yotes, Fox or disease or a combination of the three is the cause.

Weather is usually the culprit with wild turkeys.