We love having a bird feeder in our yard. We have our daily visitors from early spring until we leave after Thanksgiving.
For several years we fought with the squirrels,trying to keep them from the feeder. Clever devils had a way of outwitting Bob and his many anti-squirrel ideas. But Bob didn't give up and finally he came up with a squirrel-proof bird feeder.
Some of the nuthatches and chickadees are ravenous and often the feeder has to be refilled everyday. Cardinals,goldfinches,doves, bluejays,catbirds and an indigo bunting keep us enthralled with their antics and squabbling.
To our surprise, this summer, we have a new bird to keep us amused. Matilda, the wild turkey, has become a regular feeder. Bob had to go out and buy corn to feed her. She is so tame that she will come to the feeder while we are sitting in our lounges. Pixie is not her friend. She clucks and paces until we remove the cat.
Neighbours bring their cameras and come to watch her.
