Showing posts with label birding. Show all posts
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7/31/2012

Gingerbread style birdhouse - Style 30206 Review

Gingerbread style birdhouse - Style 30206
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Poorly designed. Birds don't like nests when there are two entrances to the nest, so I covered the top one up. Also, the bottom hole has littled clearance and I am afraid the nestlings will fall out.

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7/29/2012

Valley Splendor Nyjer Seeds Review

Valley Splendor Nyjer Seeds
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I had to respond after I read the single review. I bought 3 bags and the birds ate it all in one month. I had 60 birds at my 4 feeders. I recommend getting the mesh bags for feeders; otherwise, the birds get frustrated with trying to get the seed out of the small holes in plastic feeders.And then they do leave the seed to rot. I've tried Kaytee as well and both products are equally relished.

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7/24/2012

Heath® Squirrel Stopper Review

Heath® Squirrel Stopper
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This is, hands-down, the best product ever for keeping squirrels off your bird feeders. I've had one for more than five years and not once has a squirrel made it to the feeders. A note of caution though: if you are using a shepherd's hook, this product will NOT work unless the hooks at the top of the feeder are removable as you need a straight line down to slide this over. The newest shepherd's hook that I bought does not have a removable hook and I had to purchase another type of baffle which is not nearly as effective.

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7/18/2012

Par-A-Sol Chandelier 3 Bird Feeder, in your choice of colors Review

Par-A-Sol Chandelier 3 Bird Feeder, in your choice of colors
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This is an absolutely gorgeous hummingbird feeder. It looks great close to the house and the birds love it. It doesn't leak like some of the bottom opening feeders. You'll love it!

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7/06/2012

Triple Pole Hook, Black Review

Triple Pole Hook, Black
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The hangers for this unit do not appear designed to work with the fastener. You can see in the photos that the bases have screw holes in them (irrelevant to the product) and are too long, extending beyond the base of the fastener. They seem like random hangers from the hardware store. This unit was included in the Ultimate Deck System we purchased and we actually left it off because it looks shoddy.

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7/01/2012

Perry's Clear Glass Window Watch Hummingbird Feeder Review

Perry's Clear Glass Window Watch Hummingbird Feeder
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I have many hummingbirds in my perennial gardens. This window feeder allows me to observe them up close and for longer periods of time. It sticks well to the window, HOWEVER, the removable "flower" will not stay in the well. It exposes the liquid and the birds won't drink from it without the flower effect. I have to constantly go outside and place the flower back onto the feeder from where it fell on the ground. The flower is also metal and gets extremely hot in the summer sun. The birds do use this feeder, though.

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6/27/2012

Esschert Design Birdbath & Feeder-Antique Brown Review

Esschert Design Birdbath and Feeder-Antique Brown
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I was really disappointed when I got through all the packing paper and discovered the size of this "birdbath." Ashtray is more like it. It's maybe 12 inches long and about 8 inches wide -- I didn't measure it; that's an estimate. But the point is, it looks like a full-size birdbath in the picture, and it's nowhere near that. I ordered it as a replacement bowl for the birdbath I have, and this thing wouldn't even cover the hole.
It's nice for an ashtray. The thing is, there's a small hole on one side of the "trough" that's not supposed to be there. Maybe that was just a defect on the one I got. There's two holes on the edges where you screw in the birdies, but then an extra hole where the water's supposed to go! duh! I'm sending it back!

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6/26/2012

Bloom Callipe Review

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I just bought this hummingbird feeder and haven't been using it for very long, but it has a couple of problems that are obvious. First, it doesn't hang level, so one of the feeding tubes is lower than the other two. But, such is the nature of hand-blown glass, so I can live with that. The other thing that bugs me is that you can't fill it any higher than the feeding tubes. It is supposed to hold 20-ozs of nectar, I made 16-ozs and much of that leaked straight out. And because it doesn't hang level, it's even worse. It is very pretty though and I look forward to hopefully attracting many hummingbirds with it!

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6/22/2012

Blossom Hummingbird Feeder Green Review

Blossom Hummingbird Feeder Green
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This is a fine product. It is easy to fill and the hummingbirds seem to like it. My feeder was missing the metal cap when it came so I contacted Parasol. They were very polite and promptly sent the missing item. Most importantly, this product is designed so that it does not drip like many hummingbird feeders do. The only thing that keeps it from five stars is the finish. It is made from recycled glass which is nice but there are rather a lot of glass defects. This is fine if you are going for a rustic look but I'd prefer a smoother finish.

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6/21/2012

The Humm Hummingbird Feeder, Red/Yellow Review

The Humm Hummingbird Feeder, Red/Yellow
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I have this feeder and had seven hummingbirds this summer in my Rhode Island yard. I don't like to clean so I could put the caps in recycle and use a new soda bottle each time I fill it. The hummers will fly away soon but they will be back next summer! this is the second summer I have used the HUMM and I plan to buy another for next year. Also going to give as gifts in December.

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6/20/2012

Pot de Crème Glass Review

Pot de Crème Glass
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This feeder came today, and for the most part it is what I expected. It is relatively small (a plus IMO) and though you could fill it with abt. 1 C of nectar, 1/2 C would be enough for hummingbirds to get plenty, and there would be less waste. The feeder and the flowers are entirely glass and should be very easy to clean with a flexible brush. The flowers are separate pieces and lift out for better cleaning access as well. Also the color is intrinsic to the glass and not a coating that would flake or peel with time, another plus IMO. On the negative side, there are no perches, nor are there any gaskets between the flowers and the pot which could make leakage a problem. There is not much in the way of ant deterrence, but there are other ways to deal with that issue if it comes up, so I don't regard that as a big negative YMMV. Lastly, the color of flowers is a nice deep red, just the color one would hope for, but the body of the pot is definitely on the orange end of the spectrum. Being that this is a handmade item I suspect there is natural variation in the color of the glass, which I guess is ok I was just hoping for something a bit darker. In fact if there is going to be variation, it might be nice to see some of these with splashes of color. I'd love a clear glass version with splashes of red for example, or the ability to buy replacement flowers. I suppose it is possible that the orange coloring of the glass could provide an oriole attractant (though you'd want to have another feeder nearby that they could actually eat out of!), in fact, perhaps they could make a model just for that!
I have not yet tested this yet to see if hummingbirds will indeed come to it, it is a little early yet for them to be in my area and at the end of the day that will be the real test. I'll try to remember to update that point in the comments when the time comes.
This review is for the flame red model of the Parasol Pot de Creme Hummingbird feeder.

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6/12/2012

North States Industries 9038 Crystal Tower Combination SeedBirdfeeder Review

North States Industries 9038  Crystal Tower Combination SeedBirdfeeder
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This tube feeder is pretty good. I've got this one and also the one without the wooden tray and top that's made by the same company. I actually prefer the model without the wood components. Mine actually doesn't have the wooden tray attached to it anymore. After some time had passed, I just simply tore it off. That's not a problem though because without the wooden tray, the feeder's bottom is identical to the other tube feeder model without the wooden parts (The wooden tray wasn't that strong.). The birds use this tube feeder quite a bit, but not always as much as the one without the wooden parts--both of them contain the same type of seed. Location could be the reason for that maybe. I also use a baffle above it to deter squirrels and to keep it from getting wet. I recommend getting the model without the wooden top and tray though. I actually rate this feeder 3.5 stars. It's still a good feeder that gets the job done with the birds.

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The Unique Combo Birdfeeder is part of North States' Crystal Tower Birdfeeder line of quality birdfeeders with an attractive tower design. This combo seed model is designed to attract a variety of birds. It holds 3-4 pounds of regular seed or 4 pounds of thistle seed. The inserts for thistle seed are included. It comes with six squirrel-resistant zinc-plated feeding stations with built-in perches. It has a large hex-shaped seed tray, which creates more room for birds to feed and also prevents the seeds from being scattered by birds or the wind. The slip cap at the top makes for easy, convenient filling. The hanger is included, so you can easily place it anywhere you choose in your yard or garden. The feeder measures 8 by 8 by 19-3/4 inches.

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6/07/2012

Gardman USA BA05101 Teardrop Roosting Pocket Review

Gardman USA BA05101 Teardrop Roosting Pocket
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Bought several of these and hung 'em under the eaves on my freestanding garage. No birds have roosted yet, but that section of the backyard went from decrepit American South to adorably ramshackle French countryside tout suite!

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6/06/2012

Red Carpet Studios Birdie In The Woods Birdhouse, 14-Inch Tall, Old Man Face Review

Red Carpet Studios Birdie In The Woods Birdhouse, 14-Inch Tall, Old Man Face
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I purchased this whimsical old man bird house because I thought it looked like my husband! LOL! I am a bird house lover and this was so unique I had to have it. We have it up on a telephone pole in our back yard. It's been up for a couple of years now. On the upside, it's the most unusual birdhouse I have and the commentary on it is constant. On the downside, I have never seen a single bird go inside the nose. I would LOVE to see this and if it ever happened, a photo of that moment would be worth a thousand words.
Maybe it's because there is no perch for the birds to sit on under the opening in the nose; apparently it's difficult to fly up and into the nose. Not that I myself would ever want to fly up and into someone's nose so maybe that's the same reason no birds ever go inside this bird house!
It's a novelty for sure! I don't regret the purchase because it's a fun addition to my birdhouse world! I also purchased another 'old man' birdhouse to compliment this one and they are pretty cute one above the other on our telephone pole. Here is the other version which is softer and just as unique:
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The quality is excellent! This birdhouse should stand the test of weather and time for years and years, unlike a lot of other birdhouses out there. There is nothing flimsy about this, the construction is well done. I'd give it 5 stars if the birds actually used it; the design and uniqueness of it are exceptional!


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6/05/2012

Suet Feeder Pole Clamp, Green Review

Suet Feeder Pole Clamp, Green
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Attach this to your feeder post above squirrel baffle and below the feeder, and the suet will be there for the birds, not the furry rodents.

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6/02/2012

Nova Meal Worm Warmer Review

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This is a great addition to your mealworm feeding routine. In frigid weather, mealworms freeze rigid and Bluebirds will not eat. This device keeps mealworms warm and wiggly for birdfeeding delight.

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