Re: Birds & Bugs

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> 
> I, too, have found if we do not put out birdseed during gardening season
that
> the birds eat lots more bugs, so i only feed them in the fall and winter
now.
> We do provide them with water and birdhouses, but let them forage for
their
> own food. 

Okay. SOME birds eat seeds.  SOME birds eat bugs.  SOME birds eat both, and
can be manipulated to the gardeners whim. 

BUT, then there's the American Gold Finch (as an example), who needs
thistle seed at this time of year to feed it's young (it regurgitates
"thistle-milk" for it's brood). 

So, if you're going to be dictating when-and-what-and-where your birds eat,
take into consideration what type of birds you're playing "benefactor" to. 
Otherwise, don't attract them.

With the kindest regards,

Keith

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