Post by rowanberry on Nov 9, 2021 20:30:47 GMT
Several parakeets dropped in to try out the peanut feeder this afternoon- we normally only get them when they start foraging in the autumn.
The Greater Spotted woodpecker was NOT happy about this, since he considers that to be his personal territory. Fortunately they didn't stay long- despite being quite acrobatic, the rainhat on the feeder seems to confuse them. Whenever they try to land on it they just slide off.
I'll try putting an apple out for the tomorrow and see how they get on with that instead... and it will keep Petey Pecker happy if it keeps them away from his peanuts!
01 Parakeet Nov 9 2021 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr
02 Parakeet Nov 9 2021 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr
The Greater Spotted woodpecker was NOT happy about this, since he considers that to be his personal territory. Fortunately they didn't stay long- despite being quite acrobatic, the rainhat on the feeder seems to confuse them. Whenever they try to land on it they just slide off.
I'll try putting an apple out for the tomorrow and see how they get on with that instead... and it will keep Petey Pecker happy if it keeps them away from his peanuts!
01 Parakeet Nov 9 2021 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr02 Parakeet Nov 9 2021 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr
