BIRD NEWS:113

The second week of December brought rain and winds as well as the dead pigeons and chopped down trees as described in my last post. Curio was still hopeful of some windowsill suet though.

Meanwhile, the sparrows and starlings have found what they enjoy munching situated in my recent acquisition. I actually spotted Mr Bob peruse the new bird feeder poles, fly along and look - but as yet have to see him munch anything. Being a ground feeder, it is unlikely he will get anything other than fallen crumbs - but you never know! He did have a bath after viewing though.

The bird feeder pole is indeed popular - especially with the starlings. In fact, within 3-4 days, they had gobbled up nearly all ten suet balls! Now they know where it is, I am wondering if the suet balls will last even that long in a few weeks.

Another pleased-with-it member of the feathered population is Beatie - whose home was removed while the council gutted next doors yard. She has discovered the suet balls and peanuts and I have seen here there 3 times in one day. PHEW! Now to see if I can find her another home...