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Sparrows (actually Common English House Finches, I believe, is the proper description) still plagues mine.
They, and Starlings, are non-native species from the early 20th century.
Dang little buggers arrive in swarms of a hundred it seems, drive off all other birds in the area with loud repeated "cheap, cheap" and proceed to empty half the contents of the feeder onto the ground while looking for the little tan seeds.
Used to live on a lake, and had a great Purple Martin house out front. Those sparrows would chase the Martins away, and I one day I found 4 Martin eggs on the ground/water. It took a good 2 months of cleaning out their nests weekly, trapping about 4, and nailing 2 with the BB gun before they finally took the hint that they weren't welcome.
When I walked out the door, the Martins would start singing and flock back to the house knowing what was next.
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Meanwhile other things are still happening.
Last edited by john70t; 04-26-2007 at 12:43 PM..
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