[va-richmond-general] Re: Hermit Thrushes
- From: "Kathy Kreutzer" <k-kreutzer@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'Va-Richmond-General@Freelists. Org'" <va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:55:53 -0500
Several nice folks on this list helped me identify the hermit thrush that
appeared here in the January snow. He has become one of the most loyal of
my feeder birds, out every morning waiting on the deck railing for me to put
out the seed, and enjoying sunflower chips and suet all day.
Thanks for the info on the hot pepper suet!
Kathy Kreutzer
Chesterfield
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[mailto:va-richmond-general-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of bob cole
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:35 AM
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Subject: [va-richmond-general] Hermit Thrushes
We're not aware of ever having hermit thrushes in our yard before. A couple
of weeks ago we found one on our deck dead on the snow. We've always had
fruit suet and peanut butter out for the birds as well as sunflower and
safflower seeds. Last week Linda and I travelled to Herndon to see the
varied thrush while there were told about the hot pepper suet that Steve
Bershader uses and how much certain birds like it. We bought several cakes
of it earlier this week and put 1 out on Wednesday. Yesterday it was visited
by a hermit thrush and this morning it has been back to the suet several
times, even pursuing suet that's dropped to the ground.
As I said above, these are the first known sightings of hermit thrushes in
our yard, more specifically the feeders, which is mostly open. We do have a
couple of areas that are brushy and more secluded which we've seen it fly
back to.
If anyone is interested in this type of suet it is Hot Pepper Delight and is
available at Home Depot (probably elsewhere too). Another great advantage of
this suet is that squirrels won't eat it. They may try it but apparently
can't tolerate the spiciness of it on their faces.
Bob and Linda Cole
605 Maple St
Ashland, va 23005
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