[Bristol-Birds] Re: [TN-Bird] Thanks

John,
Two things you might find relevant to the siskin situation. One is that they are sometimes easy to hand tame. In 1985 I had siskins that would land on my feeder while I was refilling it, so I stood still with seed in hand, and before long I had many birds landing on my head and shoulders and taking turns feeding from my hand. This is a delight I hope to experience again sometime. The other thing, unfortunately is that some of them may die of diseases while here, something I observed back in 1985. Someone told me they often catch salmonella from the local dove population which is itself resistant. I do not know if that is accurate. Nonetheless, the few siskins I saw in 1985 that were sick would fluff up, close their eyes, pant, and be nonresponsive. I hope this is not common this year. Anyway....Life is short. Enjoy the birds. 

Don Holt
Johnson City, TN


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From: Richard Knight <rknight8@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [Bristol-Birds] Re: [TN-Bird] Thanks



John,
Based on previous occurrences in this region, siskins will depart
sometime in Jan., or Feb., or Mar., or Apr., or possibly even in May.
In other words, the usual "rules" don't apply to siskins and some others. 
Enjoy them while you've got them, as it may be several years before they
invade in these numbers again.

Rick Knight
Johnson City, TN



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From: John Mellon <jmellon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: 1/10/2009 10:18:35 AM
Subject: [TN-Bird] Thanks

Thanks to all that responded to my request for less expensive bird
seed.   I have been able to save some money on seed.

I have two very large flocks of Pine Siskins that are monopolizing my
feeders and are driving my normal birds away from my feeders.  Does
anyone know when the Siskins will head north?

Thanks,

John Mellon

Chuckey - Greene County

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