Should Bird Feeders Be Taken Down During Migration?

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

How many times did I say "feeders" in this video? 🧐😅 Thanks for stopping by fellow bird nerds, 💙 wishing you all a wonderful new week ahead 🐦 My experience taking care of an Oriole bird kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Wod3WsmLasm7c Latest Blue Jay video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ_HfJeDgL2MZ8U

[@thetraveler2561]

Thanks Lesley for the good advice. Glad you are back, 🐦

[@nathanburrell5223]

Thanks so much, Lesley for this video, I hope you are well! Oh, and by the way you said "feeders" 18 times :)

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

feeders: 14 feeder: 3 feed: 2

[@marcjtdc]

You really would be good at being a voice actor like narrating a book.

[@ameliesvj3658]

Im happy that you're posting new videos again ❤

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

@@ameliesvj3658 Me too.

[@SheilaTheGrate]

My grandmother had a piece of "folk wisdom" that she would share - if you want to feed the birds in the winter, that's fine, you're feeding the ones that stay. Just make sure to feed them ALL winter.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I agree with her!

[@senseicorey9979]

Even with long brakes in between , I'm glad you are still releasing videos

[@jimmyjames2022]

Nice to hear you again Lesley, great reminder on feeders and migration!

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

I keep the hummingbird feeders up until Nov I saw a little hummer on the 11 or so of October 13-15 years ago trying to get a drink from a pink seed feeder. I had already washed their feeders and put them away. I was so distraught that I hurriedly made nectar cooled it down and put a feeder back up. I watched anxiously all day for it :( So now I keep them up! I feed wild birds all year and provide a lot of things for them to eat. I also provide water all year too. On the ground and raised. And, personally, I believe God gave the birds their instincts. They're spectacular creatures and I love them. Thank you, for loving and caring for the birds, Lesley.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I can totally relate to how you felt. That was exactly how it was for me when the Oriole showed up, but in my circumstance she wasn't supposed to be here at all, not even during breeding. What a late night as I read up on all the things I could do for her. All worth it as it turned out to be the most pleasant and rewarding experience. She was such a delight. I'm so glad you keep the necter feeders going incase you get a visitor :) Bless you and I agree, God is great! Take care and have a wonderful evening.

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I remember your story of the Oriel and I'm so glad you passed that information along! I've seen seagulls blown off course here in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It's usually always after w big storm. I think that's what happens, but idk. Anyway, thanks again and Bless you too, Lesley.

[@ontariorubyreds7965]

Thanks for keeping your hummingbird feeders up, we do till Nov or even longer, our latest was Oct 22ed in 2022. What a joy but so worrisome. I try my best to spread the word about keeping them up.

[@Hlegzudas]

I live south of Atlanta and a few years ago I had a Hummingbird the whole Winter until middle of March. Had a feeder out the whole winter and placed it under a lamp so the sugar water did not freeze. A bird expert came and banded it. Unforgettable!

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

@@Hlegzudas Oh wow! Your weather is more temperate there. Much warmer than the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. So I can see why one might stay there. That's awesome. I know it's a beautiful memory for you. I would imagine that that hummer returns every year. They usually send out scouts in early March even when there is snow some places to see where there are an abundance things to eat. I always try to put my feeders out at the end of March but I forget and they sometimes don't get up until May :( My mother has hummingbirds come to her kitchen window and let her know it's time to get the feeders up. My mother is elderly now and can't do that anymore, plus they renovated the house and she doesn't have that particular window anymore. I know she misses them. They do have a lot of plants they planted specifically for the hummingbirds. I'm so glad that people are doing everything they can for the tiny little birds. I see less and less Monarch's every year...I often wonder if the hummingbirds will be the same. Did you guys know that they used to believe that hummingbirds rode on the backs of Geese across the Gulf of Mexico?

[@irmawesterback2930]

Thank you for the beautiful and informative video🕊️🌿🍁🍂🌾

[@sejhammer]

hey Lesley! I was having high anxiety this evening due to overextending myself to attend a social activity (I'm autistic) with a friend I had been too distant toward for too long. Coming home, I tried to engage with one of my hobbies, but I was overwhelmed and pushed myself to the brink of a panic attack. I decided to sit down with some herbal tea and watch a video on KZbin, and I was so excited to see a video from you!!! I know that was sharing a lot, but I wanted to provide the context. Getting to watch videos from dedicated creators like you can really help someone like me cope and get calm and stabilized. My husband watches your videos with me, too, even though he's not a birder. Thank you for the educational tidbits about disease outbreaks and other facts in this one.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I'm glad you shared what you went through. Despite your anxiety trouble, I think it's great you caught up with your friend. And I am happy to know that seeing this video helped ease you afterward. I can relate to a lot of what you shared. I struggle with social anxiety, have for years. It's not getting any easier as I get older but I am better at not beating myself up over it. I think we just get better at accepting it for what it is. Take care and have a great new week ahead. :)

[@carlaeskelsen]

@sejhammer Thank you for sharing your autistic experiences, both negative and positive. It made me feel less alone in mine. 🙏🏻

[@wildhomevideos]

Magnetite in their beaks!! Fascinating! Birdbaths are so simple and they provide two things, a vital resource for birds and entertainment for people👍

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

Please also get a de-icer (heating ring) if they freeze over in the winter.❤

[@wildhomevideos]

@@user-jk5ur9dh5h Thanks but that is not a problem we get. If you know of a deEvaporator we would be interested. When our temperatures are above 40C, which is normal during our summers, we have to refill the birdbath several times a day

[@janetwalenta641]

Your yard is like a rest stop on I-95 with 4 restaurants, clean bathrooms, and a right-side exit.

[@echidnaspikes8563]

Thank you for the information! I can't imagine taking down my feeders, did that when Helene threat and next morning local Blue Jays very loudly called me out on that ))

[@carlaeskelsen]

My local bird store told me that feeding jays was like giving quarters to teenagers. I said, "Excellent!" 😆😆

[@johnraypatterson6141]

I feed all year long but I live in southeast Tennessee. I feed hundreds of Goldfinch in winter.❤

[@sanctifiedpath]

Oh my goodness Lesley, you are back! Yay!!!! I'm so happy🤗

[@nancybusso6171]

Many years ago during a bitter New England winter my father kept a robin alive all winter. He believed the robin was old and unable to migrate so every day he put food out for him. My feeders are full 24/7 and 365 days a year!

[@happybergner9832]

LESLIE!?!?! YOU'RE BACK!?!?

[@arbiehill68]

West Michigan here and I think I said goodbye to my last female hummer yesterday. I have several potted firecracker plants that they love even more than the feeders. My deck chair is right next to one of them and I have spent hours watching them just inches away. It always makes me melancholy and I look for them for weeks after they go. Feeders still up though. And what excitement when they appear in spring! Thank goodness for the year 'rounders that bring so much happiness during the winter. Your Oriole video was touching. I'll bet she made it just fine. Thank you Leslie! 🐦♥

[@katiekane5247]

I have a Fire Cracker plant in a pot on my front porch. They really DO love it. I try to provide a buffet with feeders spaced out and many of their favorite flowers. I'm in north Georgia and I also get wistful when I sense they're leaving soon. NGL, I hide how much I spend on bird food 😊

[@arbiehill68]

@@katiekane5247 Ha! I was just telling my friend it's crazy how much I spend on food for the birds, my two cats and bunny. My bird seed is premium blend, and I mix it with peanuts. Over $100/month. Gladly. I hope you still have some hummers since you are so far south. I worry about them with the hurricanes roaring through the Gulf.

[@spark_6710]

Yay ! You're back !!? 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@jamescady723]

Hi Lesley!! Thanks for a great topic. Excellent points! Many of us have had this question. Much love.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you, James. Have a great new week ahead. Hugs

[@PeterFraser-hp3rs]

That was lovely -- great photography. Thanks, Lesley 🙂

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you very much 🐦😊

[@volvo09]

I feel the same way Someone doesn't just buy a nice camera and expect to get such beautiful shots... She puts so much time into getting these wonderful pictures!

[@happiersoul]

So happy to hear your beautiful voice Leslie! I'm in Northern NH and always have a staggling hummingbird or two. They also arrive earlier than usual sometimes. I love giving these little souls sustenance.

[@The-KP]

You're providing a bonanza of foodstuffs for birdkind! Good human.

[@nancybeene]

I’ve noticed your beautiful pictures but haven’t taken time to listen to your informative videos. My loss. This video was encouraging to get back to helping our bird friends

[@conniethingstad1070]

Southern Iowa. The birds are eating me out of house and home right now! This is my first year tending to birds. They provide a lot of entertainment for me and my cat. If I whistle, he comes running to watch the birds. He has learned quickly.

[@Raptorace225]

Great video, Lesley. Really glad that you are posting again. We don't use feeders, we put out food dishes and a flat pan for water, we clean them every day as well as sweep and scrub the area on a regular basis. It turns out to be quite the bird buffet and they love it! We get all kinds of different birds coming to enjoy our offerings, both the regulars and the occasional passer-by who happens to spot the setup. Watching them is a real joy and we feel good that we are also helping them out.

[@shirlyschaefer4066]

HI LESLEY. SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK. I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS BECAUSE I MYSELF FEED ALL KIND OF BRIDS AND CHIPMUNKS AND OTHER CREATORS. I SIT ON MY ENCLOSED PORCH WATCHING ALL OF THEM. I LIVE IN NEW JERSEY AND WINTER IS APPROACHING FAST. MY FAMILY OF BRIDS WILL ;LEAVEING SOON LIKE THEY ALSO DO, IT'S AMAZING HOW THEY SENSE IT'S TIME TO LEAVE. LESLEY, HOPE ALL IS ALRIGHT WITH YOU. YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME SOME HAPPY TIME. YOUR VOICE IS SOOTHING . YOU ARE SUCH A KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE EVERYONE SPREAD KINDNESS AROUND AND PEACE ❤❤❤❤❤. SHIRLEY

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much, Shirly. I'm so glad you are getting to enjoy watching the birds so closely like that. :) Bless you for being so kind to the birds. I bet they feel good around your home. 🐦

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Always a pleasure 😊

[@stargaiz111]

Thank you Lesley. Moved from San Diego California to Easthampton Massachusetts. I'm looking forward to setting up feeders and discovering many new birds I've never seen before. Sending love.

[@billko867]

Yoour videos don't come nearly as often as they used to, which makes each one even more special. Thanks for posting this!

[@lonnieclemens8028]

It is good to see a new video from you.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Me too, even if not regularly 😊

[@jennifercox2837]

Thank you for this timely video about bird migration. I am in the Philly 'burbs, and so far this week I have several migrating visitors including: a rose-breasted grosebeak that stayed for 3 or 4 days, an eastern towhee, black throated blue warbler and several ruby crowned kinglets. I believe these same birds come to my feeders on their journey north in the spring. It makes me happy to know that I am helping them on their journey. Your videos are always thoughtful! I have learned so much from them. Good to hear your voice!

[@Steve_Farwalker]

Lesley shows us so much beauty and knowledge of our world.

[@spark_6710]

So~pretty at 1:25--1:27 !!😍

[@susanbrown4891]

Thank you. 🕊

[@caroltrego1379]

Today (October 7, 2024) was the first day I did not see any hummingbirds. The past week I saw some plump hummers and knew it would be soon time for them to leave. I miss them, but know it was time for them to fly south. Nice to see you post out a video for us to enjoy!

[@sarahheld3761]

I'm so glad to hear your videos again and learn about stuff that you never knew about birds cuz that's just very very peculiar and awesome to know that how birds know how to migrate and know when to migrate😊 so thank you again for sharing

[@darlene9154]

Birds are amazing little creatures.❤

[@mtngrammy6953]

My feeders stay up all year long. The summer birds will migrate on their own time regardless of whether the feeders are kept out or not. With the arrival of fall, I really save money on feed! That is also the time that I make sure to bring the feeders in at night because the bears are out foraging for food to get through the winter. Love my birds!! They bring me a lot of joy.

[@carmmk6630]

🍃These birds are truly nature's wonder they are so equipped to do what comes naturally. Thank you for this episode I keep my feeders up year around. I scale back during the summer but there is always food and water available for our feather friends. 😊🍃

[@carolneuman3642]

I am always happy to hear your sweet observations. A fan in Toronto

[@stevemurray6543]

Thank you. Your videos are welcomed and appreciated. Stay well and remain positive.

[@SandiRose2008]

It is wonderful to see you, Lesley! Thank you for the much needed information. Take care!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much!

[@gregreed1044]

Thank you, quite an informative video, yet enjoyable. Appreciate the good advice for the beloved birds ❤

[@nicksweeney5176]

Firrrrst...!!! EDIT: Ooooh... You crafty girl! You try to out manoeuvre me, by uploading at such an odd time?! How daaaare youuuu...??? A 5:34P upload? Really? Come on, Noofy!

[@spark_6710]

Congrats 👏 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@nicksweeney5176]

​@@spark_6710 Fanks, Sparkles!✨️✨️✨️

[@jeanettecusic9430]

Leslie!!! We've missed you. Welcome back. Always love your videos. ❤ 🎉

[@Mossmentality506]

Every post is like a unique gem from the earth.Thank you soooo much!Today i observed an upside down chickadee raise its wings at another young male and was able to understand the whole stanza haha.Thanks for the edutainment Leslie,love from New Brunswick🕊🦅🐦‍⬛

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Too cute aboout what you observed from a chickadee. They are so fun

[@BirdsWalkingDown]

Awesome information Lesley!

[@daviejay]

Giving my birds plenty of food due to the hurricanes devestating down south. Its unseasonably warm for October in my area. Stay safe folks!

[@lindasiroskey326]

Thank you for all the information. ❤

[@mattbopp3977]

Thanks Leslie! It's always a pleasure hearing from you!

[@4estdweller4ever]

Wow Leslie! This is a beautifully made video. Love it ❤

[@javakatt4618]

I’m so happy you’re posting videos again! I love your channel!❤

[@nicksweeney5176]

3:49 Stunning!😍 Prolly my most favey-fave Passsrines! Not that I dont love the others, but, I've some auspicious associations, with Indigo Buntings.

[@seamus6994]

We have the Indigo Blue Grosbeak and the Indigo Blue Bunting. And very rarely, the Arizona Painted Bunting. Check that one out if you want to see an incredible bird.

[@nicksweeney5176]

@seamus6994 Yeah, I know the Painted Buntings. The ones in my area were not as glorious as those in Peterson's; kinda dusty-washy. I actually prefer the original Evening Grosbeak, and the Rose-breasted Grosbeak, if we're talkin' looks 'n behaviours; as well as heartfelt sentimental associations.

[@seamus6994]

@@nicksweeney5176 I think the washy ones are the females.

[@nicksweeney5176]

@@seamus6994 Huh. Well, then, I musta sawn me a passel of females!👀

[@billk8780]

Always, always a great treat to hear from you, Lesley! Have a great fall season.

[@dinapawlow1622]

❤ awesome posting, so full of information.

[@tammybaugher3448]

Thank you for this video. This is so interesting. We have a hummingbird feeder and bird feeder.

[@BirdsofaMidwestParadise]

Awesome information! 🎉 Thank you for sharing 🐦🐦🐦

[@grabasandwich]

One of the few things I enjoy on mild winter days here on the prairies is seeing a bunch of bird activity. I hope we have a mild one.

[@coldspring624]

Rewarding as always

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hey!! Thank you very much. 🐦

[@grthrndowl]

Hi Leslie! So nice to hear you.. and your daughter!❤️Hope you are well!

[@thinkabout602]

GREAT to have you back. I still have a pillow and a cup from you. Hope to see you more. We need channels like yours more than ever. 🐦🐦☮ 🦢🦢

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

How wonderful. I'm glad they are still of use :) Thank you!

[@didi46]

Love your videos, Lesley! The video about the oriole really touched me when you first posted it - that was a great story. If ever a bird needed help, it was that one. Luckily she had you!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww thanks, I'm glad you liked that one :) That oriole really stole my heart.

[@mrclaus859]

Very interesting. You make me so happy when you post. Thank you

[@angellas.1314]

Me too!

[@aw072]

I love this video!! It is definitely helpful and insightful for me, who before this was really “on the fence” about feeding birds this winter. Now- 3 feeders for different types of feed and birds and one bird bath later- we’re ready!! Bring on winter… AND the birds, of course!! 😅 Advice for newly bird-feeding humans in Ohio is welcome, please! ❤️

[@donk026]

We see Rose Breasted Grosbeak for only 2 or 3 days every spring and autumn. We're sure they're only passing by and we often joke that they are the ones that summer at our Aunt's and Uncle's house about 30 miles from us. Thanks for the video 🐦🤟🏼

[@salmosalmosan]

Вподобайка, дякую за відео.

[@HowdyHandbags]

Amazing information I never knew about before watching your video.

[@wayne00k]

in addition to our year-round seed feeders - we keep 10 suet cages in our small wooded back yard. in autumn through winter they are all filled with high-energy suet. in the spring (February) we keep half of them stuffed with straw for nest building and typically need to refill those every other day.

[@PaulWhitcomb-ty6md]

What a great idea. I shave my beard in the spring and throw it out back!

[@pamelamann9293]

Lesley please keep doing videos! I have really missed seeing new ones pop up. Thanks.

[@RCSVirginia]

Bats are travelling through the Desert Southwest right now on their way back to Mexico. My hummingbird feeder only lasts two days as they empty it: Still, I just refill it in the morning as they need sustenance, too, for their journey. The feeder itself stays up all year as there are Black-Chinned and Costa's Hummingbirds that never leave over the Winter months.

[@glennkennedy441]

This was fascinating !

[@WinterberryThyme-3333]

I’m so happy to see you back 🥰I must have had a premonition. Today I was sitting outside holding my old girl dog who’s gone blind and deaf she likes to be outside and since she’s blind and deaf I’m with her every moment in case of a raptor tries to get her again! I’ve had a Barred owl try, the most gorgeous owls in my area, my favorite is the Snowy Owl. Anyway, she laid her head on my shoulder as I was rocking her a Red Tail Hawk flew out of the woods and landed on a tree next to me. I said there in stunned silence enjoying his beauty. Then tonight my favorite bird nerd is back 🥰🥰 BTW I have feeders, only Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Tit…? Brain has farted 💨 woodpecker’s bluebirds cardinal that’s all I have!

[@seamus6994]

Lesley, thanks for this highly informative video. I'm in Arizona, yes everyone thinks of Arizona as hot/warm all year round. But not all of Arizona is a low lying desert. We're in the North Central area. Freezing nights in Winter and several to many snows also. Sometimes two or three feet of snow in one night. I've always taken hummingbird feeders down around the mid to late part of October, when nights begin to get cold. Seed feeders I usually keep up. I put the Hummers feeder back up after a month for the Anna's Hummingbirds that stay all year round. Now..... I'll leave it up and take it down at night, so not to freeze. There's a sitting area at work for people to take a break or relax and enjoy nature. We keep all types of greens and seeds out for rabbits, squirrels and of course birds. Even dried mealy worms too. We get some birds that are considered rare for our area at that sitting area. Indigo Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Blue Bunting and the very rare for our area, Arizona Painted Bunting, (Check that last one out. It's a beauty). I'll let everyone know to keep feeding and watering all the wild life we can. Thank you!

[@RCSVirginia]

@seamus6994 I know that Painted Buntings and Varied Buntings are supposed to venture up into Southeastern Arizona in the Summer, but I have never seen one. It is quite cool to go up North or to the higher elevations and see a totally different birdlife from the Sonoran Desert. Steller's Jays, Bridled Titmice and Mountain Chickadees are some of my favourites. Here in the South, we have Black-Chinned and Costa's Hummingbirds all year round with usually one male Costa's who always tries to dominate the yard. Bats are flying through at the moment, and I have to refill the feeder every other morning. They need the sugar water for their trip South to Mexico.

[@meganh4011]

Also, if you're worried about not being able to feed the birds, just putting water out is helpful. Also, I've noticed that if I clean out my toaster outside, a little gathering of birds will arrive.😘

[@glennquagmire1747]

Now i can sleep better after watching this video, thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Music to my ears. Sleep well :)

[@elizabethhoeppner8881]

I miss my bird friends in WASHINGTON State. We have lots of Grackels in Texas. I'm sure I'll get to learn about others soon.

[@MDformernavalperson]

I am happy to see you back making videos!! We put food in our feeders all year long. I have never believed that would discourage migration instincts, and here in Maryland we have many year - round residents. We like to keep them happy. Again, good to see your videos!

[@nancybroer4712]

Yay, Lesley’s back!!! As always, loved this video. Thank you!

[@tonybonczek1348]

Your videos lighten my spirit in this complicated and stressful world, Thanks 🐦‍⬛🦆🦅🦉❤

[@theck672]

Thank you for this very important information. I really appreciate knowing all this. I have been wondering about everything you covered in this video!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Wonderful! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@Cobbmtngirl]

Our Anna’s hummingbird in Northern California stay year round. I’m happy to have them. Thanks much for the info. I’ve been concerned about this topic. I always enjoy your videos. ❤

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Anna's hummingbirds are really something special! I love that you're able to enjoy them year-round. 🥰

[@patriciastaton6182]

🎉 love you and your channel 💟

[@tk423b]

We just had a migrating Rose-breasted Grosbeak stop at our feeder. She ate for 10 minutes straight.

[@chriscarlsen2100]

Love love this! I think I may be the first to view it. I saw the notification and hit play. Lol! I was hoping one day you'd do a video on migration. I find it absolutely fascinating. As for the feeders being left up for migration, I just put mine out 2 days ago. I've had them down all summer. By the end of the first day, all my regulars were back. Lol! However, I also plant for them so they weren't very far. 😊 I remember the video you did on the Oriole. Poor girl got a little lost. Hopefully she made it back. I had a 1st year male summer tanager that showed up at my house last spring during migration. (He was so pretty) Anyway, He flew too far north. It stayed for about a week. I'm hoping it found its way. It ate sunflower chips and cut up grapes. It was sad listening to him sing from the trees in my yard and down the street. I knew he was looking for a mate or at least one of his kind. But at least I was able to help him regain some fuel and energy.

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

@@chriscarlsen2100 That's so cool. I haven't seen one those in many years. They're way up in the mountains of Virginia. Beautiful boys and camouflage girls. That's fantastic that you helped it on its journey.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww Chris thank you soo much. I'm glad you hit play, haha! Migration is amazing. Birds are amazing. Like you, it don't seem to matter how long I go without having my feeders up, as soon as I put them back up the birds return quickly. haha! Incredible beings. I think it's awesome that you plant for them. Maybe that's why there are always birds here regardless of feeders, there is such an abundance of wild flowers, grasses, berry trees and so much more. I'm glad they have everything they need. And how awesome about the Tanager. When I first spotted the Oriole that blistering cold day, I thought she was a tanager at first, lol. Doesn't it feel great to help them?

[@chriscarlsen2100]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd it feels wonderful to help them. I went to the store and bought that little guy, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. I laid it all out for him to pick what he wanted, but he chose to eat the Robins grapes. Lol! I ended up enjoying them though, so they didn't go to waste. Lol! But my empathy for the birds runs deep, so it did make me sad at the same time for him. I have to remind myself that we can only do so much. Thank you the compliment about the planting for the birds. I've spent a lot of money and put in a lot of work into my yard over the last few years to create a small habitat for them. I think it's one of the most rewarding things when you see the birds foraging naturally on the stuff you intentionally did for them. My heart is full when I see the Gray Catbirds eating off the service berry bushes, or watching the Goldfinches bring all their babies over to dangle off the cone flowers and sunflower plants. That's just a few examples. Even without feeders up this summer there were so many birds around. I also have two oak trees that attract a lot of birds to begin with so that is a bonus. Thanks again for the wonderful video. I always enjoy watching your stuff. ❤️

[@chriscarlsen2100]

@@sylphofthewildwoods5518 thank you ❤️

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

@@chriscarlsen2100 I just love hearing what you've done to feed the birds. I did plant a lot of things for them, millet and sunflowers but I have strange neighbors who tear up my things unfortunately. So I all have planted now are things for the hummingbirds. I just buy lots of birdseed. I have bird feeding stations all around the house and 8 bird baths/watering bowls. And you're so right, it's very rewarding to watch them and see them bring their babies to eat suet and seeds

[@caroltrego1640]

I never saw a bird eat a mushroom. Very cool. The larger hummingbird feeder was an example of black mold and one that needed cleaned. Glad you are back publishing occasional videos.

[@1coolkitty]

We missed you, Leslie! You are like a little ray of sunshine brightening my day. God bless!

[@JazzinBlues]

Welcome back, Lesley! ❤

[@josephinastover5785]

Really interesting video, thank you! Great to know I am helping migratory birds with my feeders and bird bath. 😊

[@MyraRFinch]

We love your videos! It is always so informative, 7:40 and the photography is so well done😊

[@amicaaranearum]

Thank you for this information. We provide food year-round. Mostly, our feeders are visited by our resident cardinals and chickadees, but it’s good to know that migrating birds may also use them to refuel.

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

Thanks for this very helpful video. My backyard house finches had a breakout of conjunctivitis, and the Cornell Orinthology Center told me to take away the feeders for several days to disperse the infected birds and wash the feeders with bleach.

[@PaulWhitcomb-ty6md]

How did you know the birds had this?

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

@PaulWhitcomb-ty6md I took pictures and emailed to Cornell.

[@geraldinefields1730]

Thank you.

[@locksbog4270]

Hello Nerd hope all is well,great info and nice hearing from you 👍😃✌️💪❤️

[@pnoverstreet]

Welcome back @LesleytheBirdNerd! Great to see your videos again!

[@StarDreamMemories]

Thank you Wow magnetic beaks! Awesome!

[@Terri_Stauffer]

I love migration time and seeing different birds stopping by. 😊

[@sandyaw3057]

That is amazing information about magnetites! Every time I hear new information about birds I’m amazed all over again. I saw a beautiful little tree swallow and red winged blackbirds. Thanks to you Lesley, I won my bet about putting my feeders out! I have so many streams, lakes and creeks around me so they have plenty of water. Thank you Lesley! 💙🩵

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I'm forever amazed with birds, too :) Just when I think there isn't anything else I could possibly learn something else pops up! Sounds like you have a wonderful spot, I bet the birds love it.

[@llamalover02]

You're the best, Lesley. I was just wondering about this! We are so dearly spoiled by you. Thank you.

[@ub6ilb975]

Love your Videos!

[@spark_6710]

I just wanna give a warning to your viewers ! The red nectar kills hummingbirds !! The dye is very toxic to 'em !!Also sometimes else ,a very important thing about sugar & water which I forgot now . I think you have to change it very often or something ! My sister mentioned to me once ! I'll find it out .💜

[@seamus6994]

The red dye in most man made nectar's is made from food coloring. Not all, but many. And since they consume a great deal of "our" nectar. It's believed to build up in their system and can harm them. So it's best to boil sugar and water ONLY.... for their nectar food. As far as water or nectar changes. Even water for regular birds and animals needs to be changed often. Bowls, hummingbird bottles, bird baths etc. all need a good scrubbing and boiling out. I don't dump my humming bird water out till it's nearly empty. Then before I refill it, I boil everything out.

[@johnraypatterson6141]

Yes❤ thank you for spreading the word about store bought premixed nectar and Red dyes. They are poison. I change my feeders every day in southeast Tennessee

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Thank you! 💖🐦💖