Bird Magnet
Mar 27, 2013 09:55:26 #
MCHUGH
Loc: Jacksonville, Texas
I got the recipe and instruction on how to build this feeder from UHH member Dixiegirl on one of her post. She posted the recipe and her husbands instructions on how to build the feeder. My wife and I have really enjoyed the one I built. The variety of different birds is amazing. We have had Cardinals, Wrens, Blue Jays, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Sparrows, Warblers, Tufted Titmouses, and many others that I don't know the names of. I am attaching a few photos I took, they are not the greatest but at least you will get the jest of just why I call it a bird magnet. All were taken through a window and hand held with a Cannon SX40.
Breakfast is served
Red-brllied Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
Mar 27, 2013 10:09:17 #
Now THAT is a good idea thanks to you both will do this at the weekend
Mar 27, 2013 10:09:26 #
MCHUGH wrote:
I got the recipe and instruction on how to build t... (show quote)
What are you talking about, not great photos? I think they are pretty darn good, I would be proud of them. I also have the SX40, great camera. I remember seeing that thread from dixiegirl, looking fot it again. I'm going to make one today if I can find that thread. Again very nice photos, really like the woodpecker. Happy shooting.
Mar 27, 2013 10:09:51 #
Mar 28, 2013 01:55:32 #
Mar 28, 2013 09:31:26 #
MCHUGH
Loc: Jacksonville, Texas
DWHJR wrote:
What are you talking about, not great photos? I think they are pretty darn good, I would be proud of them. I also have the SX40, great camera. I remember seeing that thread from dixiegirl, looking fot it again. I'm going to make one today if I can find that thread. Again very nice photos, really like the woodpecker. Happy shooting.
Thanks for the nice comments about the photos. When I compare my work with many of the other great photographers on the site I feel my photos just are not in the same league. I hope you get your feeder made soon. I know you will enjoy it as much as we do. When I first put it up I was concerned that the birds around here didn't like it because it was week or more before we saw any signs of activity. When they finely found it, the activity went over the top. My feeder has 12 one inch deep x one in diameter holes and often I have to fill it daily. The variety of different birds is also amazing. I really thank and appreciate the information from Dixiegirl and her husband, she like so many on the site are so great and giving to others.
Mar 28, 2013 09:45:21 #
What I loved about the woodpecker and titmouse is the perfect OOF backgrounds drawing attention to the detail in the photos
Mar 28, 2013 09:54:57 #
MCHUGH
Loc: Jacksonville, Texas
JR1 wrote:
What I loved about the woodpecker and titmouse is the perfect OOF backgrounds drawing attention to the detail in the photos
Thanks. Control of depth of field is something I have used pretty good for the past 40 years. Working on that balance of getting the subject completely in focus and the background out can be a challenge.
Mar 28, 2013 10:53:52 #
Great close-ups. If you have the space you might try something else also. I bought two plastic Christmas tree stands. I then looked for some small trees downed by storms and cut a section ( no more than 4"-5" in diameter at the base ) between 5' - 7' long depending on the form and weight. I look for trees that have been down for awhile, they are dry and lighter. Any type of tree is good, pine is lighter. Place holes where ever you like. Your log should have some branches. Cut them back to 8"-14" from the trunk. This gives more birds to perch. I drilled 1 hole about 2" straight up from the base of one of the branches. This branch gives some species a place to stand and easily reach the suet. Birds that have used this spot include, Robin, Catbird, Carolina Wren & Black-throated Blue Warbler.
Mar 28, 2013 11:16:16 #
MCHUGH wrote:
I got the recipe and instruction on how to build t... (show quote)
I must look back at Dixiegirls post - this looks great... wonderful shots..
Mar 29, 2013 16:39:55 #
BJS
Loc: Co
Wow how neat is that! The second bird is so pretty. We dont have any like that where I live.
Mar 29, 2013 17:55:44 #
Oh my goodness! You have chipping sparrows on yours! They won't eat anything but millet here :-) Your photos are beautiful, and I'm so glad you and your wife are enjoying the birds the suet has attracted. It's the very reason I posted the recipe.
MCHUGH wrote:
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Mar 29, 2013 17:57:14 #
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