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["Patrick B Cox" <patrick.cox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

To follow-up on David's comments, last spring (2006) I stepped up my 
commitment to bird feeding in my back yard and I had 8-10 Rose-breasted 
Grosbeaks that hung around for about 3 weeks.  They were also very happy to 
eat safflower seed as well as a premium seed mix.  This year I have no 
grosbeaks but my feeders have sat empty more due to my travel schedule this 
spring.
Regards,
Patrick Cox
Lexington

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Roemer" <dlroemer@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "bird ky" <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 10:31 PM
Subject: [birdky] Grosbeaks at Feeders


> I find it very exciting that folks are reporting
> Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at their feeders as they are a
> gorgeous bird, but I'm not sure it's as unusual or new
> of a phenomenon as perceived.  I've had them at my
> feeders both spring and fall since the 1970's, and as
> many as 15 on the ground feeding with sparrows along
> the fencerow where I scatter mixed seed.
>
> Although these birds may well have adapted to using
> feeders more and the reduced natural food this spring
> may be a factor, is it possible that more folks are
> feeding later into the spring or watching their
> feeders more closely than they used to?  I know this
> is the case to some extent.  Also, it may be that
> folks are feeding Black Oil Sunflower seed more.  They
> also love the thistle seed at my feeder. I have
> actually had many more at my feeders during some
> previous springs than this year.  Just something to
> consider.
>
> David L. Roemer
> Bowling Green, Ky.
>
>
>
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