[va-richmond-general] Re: Hummingbird feeder and titmouse

I just recently had a House Finch trying to drink at the Hummingbird feeder.
She kept pecking at the portals but I couldn't see how she could get
anything without a long tongue or something to get down to the sugar
solution.  In the past I've had Chickadees come to the Hummingbird feeder.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lewis Barnett" <lbarnett@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:46 PM
Subject: [va-richmond-general] Re: Hummingbird feeder and titmouse


> Funny you should mention that just now. Last night at dinnertime, we had
> a couple of inquisitive Goldfinches trying to figure out how to get to
> the tasty stuff in our hummingbird feeder. I've also seen House Finches
> try to force their way in. I guess they figure if Hummingbirds are
> finding something worthwhile there, then they ought to be able to get
> something out of it too. Haven't seen the behavior with the seed that
> you describe, though.
>
> Lewis
>
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