I have no birds

cessnaair · 05-14-2018, 10:15 AM

Put up feeder before ice out on Rattlesnake, have yet to fill it, usually tons of Chicadees and Nut Hatches and would have to fill it every three to four days. So far a few Chicadees and Goldfinches, what’s up?

Outdoorsman · 05-14-2018, 11:14 AM

Is the feed moldy? Sometimes it will cover with mold and you would need to change it to attract the birds.

cessnaair · 05-14-2018, 06:07 PM

Just bought the bag at Rubins in Alton Bay three weeks ago, it smells and looks terrific so I do not think that is the problem. First hummingbird yesterday and waiting for the Tree Swallows to arrive, Love spring.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-15-2018, 01:57 PM

I do not put up any feeders at the island, except for hummingbirds. I do not want to attract the bear!

I have not been hiking yet this year to know if it is still on the island. Usually, my hummingbirds dive-bomb me when we arrive. No sign of them yet. I have seen purple martins, turkey and wrens. Hear a lot too. (We are Broad side, but you know that!)

Hillcountry · 05-15-2018, 02:58 PM

Don’t poke the bear!! Lol

05-14-2018, 10:15 AM	#1
cessnaair Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	I have no birds Put up feeder before ice out on Rattlesnake, have yet to fill it, usually tons of Chicadees and Nut Hatches and would have to fill it every three to four days. So far a few Chicadees and Goldfinches, what’s up?

05-15-2018, 01:57 PM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Birds at the Island I do not put up any feeders at the island, except for hummingbirds. I do not want to attract the bear! I have not been hiking yet this year to know if it is still on the island. Usually, my hummingbirds dive-bomb me when we arrive. No sign of them yet. I have seen purple martins, turkey and wrens. Hear a lot too. (We are Broad side, but you know that!)

05-14-2018, 11:14 AM	#2
Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 835 Thanks: 116 Thanked 210 Times in 132 Posts	Is the feed moldy? Sometimes it will cover with mold and you would need to change it to attract the birds.

05-14-2018, 06:07 PM	#3
cessnaair Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Just bought the bag at Rubins in Alton Bay three weeks ago, it smells and looks terrific so I do not think that is the problem. First hummingbird yesterday and waiting for the Tree Swallows to arrive, Love spring.

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05-15-2018, 02:58 PM	#5
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Don’t poke the bear!! Lol