[wisb] Eurasian Collared again in So. Milwaukee
- From: betsyacorn@xxxxxxx
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:26:17 -0500 (EST)
After a three month +/- absence, I just caught glimpse of a single EC Dove
gobbling down sunflowers from a relatively small dish feeder in the yard. It
is quite light colored, suggesting a youngster. From a colony of up to
thirteen birds three years ago, this individual's appearance comes as a
surprise. Tho non-native, I've enjoyed the EC's as they seem fairly benign,
relating well with other species. Of course, the influx of the not-so welcome
E. House Sparrows has been a stunning challenge this year. I counted well over
60 today as they fed on ground feed put down early this a.m. to benefit the
mourning doves, juncos and cardinals primarily. Trade-offs, I guess. I was
surprised to read of Cathy D's monofilament issue, and have had no similar
experience here. Loose, lightweight, and fairly short lines have successfully
kept the sparrows at bay, affording house and purple finch as well as
goldfinch, cardinals and chickadees a more comfortable meal. Two bluejays
remain and stop by to fight the squirrels for peanuts. And the 3 common species
of woodpeckers are happily using the two sided feeder recommended on this site
this year. Had a flyover flock of a dozen or so White Winged Crossbills last
week.
First 2012 bird here in the yard was a female cardinal.
Betsy Abert, So Milwaukee, SE Milwaukee Co.
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