Feeding the Birds
01-20-2018, 01:03 PM
#942
I saw a few robins yesterday, too! They're a bit early. Robins are common visitors in the early spring and summer in Colorado. While they don't visit birdfeeders with great frequency, you might have some success offering them meal worms, sunflower chips, and fruit. They will though use a bird bath frequently to drink and bathe.
They just love the worms in our yard tho!
01-21-2018, 09:09 AM
#943
Registered User
Our community has two large ponds, and across the street, the golf course has several large "water hazards" that are stopping and living places for ducks and geese. About 6 weeks ago a Canadian goose appeared at the pond across the street, and it is apparent that he/she has a broken wing. Local bird rescue has not been able to capture it to examine it, as every time they get close it takes to the water. Other than not being able to fly, it seems to be getting along fine. Plenty to eat, and it can walk around and swim, and I even saw it slowly flap its good wing and move the broken one around, something I doubt it would do if in pain. Happily, it now has another Canadian goose (mate?) keeping it company for the last 10+ days, and nights. So it isn't lonely anymore.
Rescue is keeping an eye on it, but my guess is it will become a permanent fixture here at our pond. More info as it develops.
Rescue is keeping an eye on it, but my guess is it will become a permanent fixture here at our pond. More info as it develops.
01-21-2018, 10:21 AM
#944
Registered User
Our community has two large ponds, and across the street, the golf course has several large "water hazards" that are stopping and living places for ducks and geese. About 6 weeks ago a Canadian goose appeared at the pond across the street, and it is apparent that he/she has a broken wing. Local bird rescue has not been able to capture it to examine it, as every time they get close it takes to the water. Other than not being able to fly, it seems to be getting along fine. Plenty to eat, and it can walk around and swim, and I even saw it slowly flap its good wing and move the broken one around, something I doubt it would do if in pain. Happily, it now has another Canadian goose (mate?) keeping it company for the last 10+ days, and nights. So it isn't lonely anymore.
Rescue is keeping an eye on it, but my guess is it will become a permanent fixture here at our pond. More info as it develops.
Rescue is keeping an eye on it, but my guess is it will become a permanent fixture here at our pond. More info as it develops.
01-21-2018, 02:56 PM
#945
I saw a few robins yesterday, too! They're a bit early. Robins are common visitors in the early spring and summer in Colorado. While they don't visit birdfeeders with great frequency, you might have some success offering them meal worms, sunflower chips, and fruit. They will though use a bird bath frequently to drink and bathe.
01-21-2018, 03:33 PM
#947
I hate to be picky, but their correct name is Canada geese. They don't say "eh," or wear toques, so they're not Canadian.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_goose
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_goose
01-21-2018, 04:09 PM
#948
Registered User
These are two waterfowl, they don't have names or IDs. So there is no correct name for these two at all. Right now they are just Napa geese.
OK just kidding, I stand corrected.
OK just kidding, I stand corrected.
01-21-2018, 04:32 PM
#950
Around here if you get two you will get two hundred. We consider them a form of flying rat and should be treated as such. 