Couple of questions 1. Can the spring tension be adjusted to reliably exclude Mourning Doves whilst allowing Cardinals to feed comfortably with the cardinal ring perch attached ? I'm thinking the weather guard, set at it's lowest position (i.e. without the optional spacer) might help to discourage doves, but they can be very persistent. 2. Does the weight closure mechanism work reliably in harsh winter conditions ? I live in south-west Quebec, so you'll know the winters we get here. No doubt the weather guard helps, but in severe blizzards and freezing rain storms, blowing near horizontally, I could see snow and ice accumulating in the feeding ports and possibly jamming up the mechanism - is that ever an issue ? 3. Is there any difference, in terms of performance, between the Eliminator and the Brome Squirrel Buster Plus ? I know the Eliminator has a slightly higher capacity. 4. Is the lid totally watertight at the top where the hanging wire attaches ? Thanks.
@RuralEmo31110 күн бұрын
I don't get them anymore. Used thistle for years and always had success and they just don't use them. I've tried new feeders and new fresh thistle seed. I've just wasted thistle for a few years. Black oil , unshelled seeds, safflower nothing is working
@ehRalph15 күн бұрын
I made a 2 foot diameter of some up-cycled chain-link fence to make a hoop that the feeder sits into. Cardinals and finches get inside but the larger birds just stopped coming around.
@paulinelambert7780Ай бұрын
hi, what is the nutrition content for this seed? ie protein %, fat %, carb % etc
@heidealbre1518Ай бұрын
Hello, where can you get golden safflower seeds. I live in Markdale Ontario?
@sabre65xx2 ай бұрын
Can’t you just use the other end (receiving end) of the pole on top?
@scottfritz22312 ай бұрын
I've been seeing the ones I've got here actually feeding on the apple and pecan suet blocks. As well as the nijar finch feeder.
@user-su5uf5yv1w2 ай бұрын
I planted some.
@christinewarnaar-bates34943 ай бұрын
An excellent video- thank you !
@saldefranco93623 ай бұрын
Yes to the sunflower chips! I was surprised. They were swarming my tube feeders all winter up until last week, and now they’ve all gone. I’m a bit heartbroken. Warren township NJ.
@Ghamacaa3 ай бұрын
How Cardinals Eat Worms: 👇
@MatthewSmith-cp3hu4 ай бұрын
mason bees are a pest they destroy brick homes and i don't like the idea of them being increased in population they are currently eating my house on all sides
@lauravs97544 ай бұрын
Helpful. Thank you!
@plucknpick64144 ай бұрын
Great Presentation. Please let your affiliate at the Rogers Mall in NW Arkansas! I shared Native Bees with them!!
@maureen31345 ай бұрын
What do you call a nest box mounted to a tree? A raccoon lunch box.
@WBUBarrie5 ай бұрын
While you're not wrong in stating that raccoons predated bird nests in trees. The reality is many species will not use a nest box that's not on a tree, for example nuthatches. You can assist the birds by wrapping sheet metal around the trunk, using small hole sizes and predator guards, securely mounting the boxes with screws and using locks on the side panels that open. The reality is these species have to deal with predators such as this in nature and offering a nesting box to create habitat doesn't mean that it's doomed to fail.
@Rainbird-wb6sb5 ай бұрын
Accidentally sent previous message to soon… Anyway, want to take them out of the fridge and feed to the Robbins once they are used to taking raw sunflower seeds out of high sided container, so the worms/Beatles can’t get away
@Rainbird-wb6sb5 ай бұрын
Bought meal worms to feed a Garden spider That I didn’t want to put outside because it was 11°. Read up on them and was told to never released them, as they are problematic. (at least the Beatles?
@heroofkvatch58785 ай бұрын
I’ve found doves absolutely love safflower seeds. My ringneck doves go crazy for it also.
@user-md4tz5tx8u6 ай бұрын
Where are you that would people know where they are nesting at
@daviddevallee67376 ай бұрын
Now, something I've been brought to attention of and/or thinking more about lately is the situation of making things too easy. For example, this seed being higher in fat and oil and easier to break open, if we start offering too much of the Golden Safflower, initially it may seem like it's making it better, but what happens if those long term effects lead to birds losing some of their better qualities, like stronger beaks, for opening shells and such, because of what similarly happened to the Roman Empire, and subsequently lead to its fall, where things became too easy and laid back, and then complacency leads to growing weaker rather than progressing? Okay, yes, maybe this is way too heady or excessively overthinking, but I'm just considering the super long term and not wanting to contribute to a decline in bird heartiness, in the attempt to rid ourselves of such nuisance birds/pests. Granted, that means I'm now coming off somewhat hypocritical, as what lead me here in the first place was trying to find something to discourage Starlings aside from just popping them off, (legal control) but I also now wonder if I'll just have to deal with them, as I still should offer other seeds too and not switch over to just one catch-all seed, as it could potentially have lasting effects down the road, as mentioned above in this comment.
@chillgroup47736 ай бұрын
Sparrow nest hole diameter????
@bobmariano37316 ай бұрын
👍⚾️
@tillman406 ай бұрын
Beautiful bird! I haven’t seen one in Central Florida yet
@jackip.50586 ай бұрын
Can you use no mess and white millet in this feeder?
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. Great question. You can offer the No-Mess with millet in this feeder but we strongly recommend a No-Mess without millet for this feeder. The reason being that the millet is the same width as the drainage holes and it tends to clog the feeder. So if you have another option of a No-Mess without millet use that one instead!
@jackip.50586 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reply and info! Is this your new channel? Ontario Bird Feeder Cam- The Most Colourful Birds in 4K
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Yes that’s the live cam the channel is kzfaq.info 😊
@SugarMollyHazel7 ай бұрын
Will it stop my Cardinals and wood peckers? I love having them in my yard. I just don’t like black birds and crows.
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. It shouldn't stop your woodpeckers but cardinals will have a harder time perching. What I do is seasonally remove the ring but I always have a tray or cylinder feeder out for cardinals with safflower or nutrasaff to keep them happy.
@user-dd8nf8ee1t7 ай бұрын
Do deer like it?
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. That's a good question. A hungry deer would probably eat anything but I suspect it wouldn't be their preferred food. Hot pepper infused seeds would be a better option for deterring deer or handing a feeder out of reach (14' or higher).
@philcawley21327 ай бұрын
Hi, I got mine for Christmas. My son set it all up and it's paired with my phone but...? Like you I've only had one postcard which I'm not happy about. I've seen birds by the dozen into the seed but still no postcards. I've repositioned it and fiddled around but all to no avail! Haven contacted them yet re' advice as I'm assuming they're on a Christmas break? So, in the interim do you have any suggestions? I'm in NZ by the way?
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. I hope the experience improves for you. They've made A LOT of changes to the software and it's much better. Check for new software updates and position it closer to your wifi router for the best results. The WiFi really matters! The stronger the signal the better.
@LifeOfKyleC8 ай бұрын
Do you get to see live feed when the birds are there or is it a recording?
I wish you ran our WBU in Maryland. So much knowledge and tips in your videos!
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
@abagbine17678 ай бұрын
these boxes are very good . is it possible to know from where could i get same exactly there are may boxes in stores but not very good like these u showed in the video . if u sail these kind pleaase let me know how to get one . thanks
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. We sell them at our store: order.wbu.com/barrie and we ship Canada wide. :)
@nedaronnax61938 ай бұрын
or...just put some apples on your yard, they very much prefer apples over seeds and every bird is fine ;)
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. Hmm where we are located the backyard birds prefer seeds to fruit. It's not really something that's offered to attract birds here, but thanks for the suggestion!
@jhartwells9 ай бұрын
Thank you for these videos... My bird buddy is coming in 4 days... I'm extremely looking forward to it
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. I hope you enjoy the feeder!
@jonhy.king_9 ай бұрын
Helo soy Cubano y me gustó mucho el programa y soy fanático al paserine cyanea saludos desde Cuba
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. ¡Genial, gracias por mirar!
@spicywaffles510310 ай бұрын
Very interesting. Making one of these myself atm in central Africa. Lots of beautiful birds where I live, and I've been thinking about making a birdcam for quite a while now. You know what might help to get awesome photos of the birds visiting your bird buddy? Put a small mirror just above the camera. Most birds love mirrors, and they tilt their heads in the funniest ways to see themselves. Just an idea that might bring some more variety to this awesome hobby.
@bvc31811 ай бұрын
How about house sparrows ?
@DouglasWells-ss4iu11 ай бұрын
How do the common Sparrow's like it? They are my problem birds.
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. I assume you're referring to House Sparrows? They will eat it but its not one they favour. We've not had much feedback from customers that it attracts them.
@Marcuswelby-nx2te11 ай бұрын
Costs too much
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. Hmmm well there are other solutions it all depends what your objectives are. If your a fan of blackbirds visiting then it's probably not the right product for you. If you want to deter them then nutrasaff would help save the cost of the food they consume (typically a lot very quickly)! It really depends what you want to offer in your yard.
@teg827911 ай бұрын
Just use the Bluebird pole
@coreybrown142111 ай бұрын
Almost $200 to mount this seems ridiculous.
@beckyd7639 Жыл бұрын
We lost one of our female finches. It hit our side window of the house and died instantly 😢
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. So sorry to hear this that's awful!
@macmel2160 Жыл бұрын
Omg I was today years old when I found out Safflower seed is for birds. In my country ( Ethiopia) we call it suf and it’s usually eaten during fasting season. The seeds are boiled and refrigerated overnight then you put it in the blender and strain this milky liquid. One you have the liquid you can add injera ( Ethiopian bread ) fresh red onion, garlic, jalapeño and tomato ( all fresh no pickled stuff) and eat it when you break a fast!! It’s tasty and very healthy.
@WBUBarrie6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! We’ve started a live bird feeder cam and moved over to a different KZfaq Channel. We encourage you to check out our new channel and subscribe to see our new content. Since we moved our content over there we have not been responding to comments on our older videos as frequently. YUM That sounds super tasty!
@spiritualsaggi6297 Жыл бұрын
I love that safflower feeder in your vid. I was wondering where you got the feeder as I checked your website and did not see it. Thank you.
@WBUBarrie Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The link for that feeder is here: order.wbu.com/barrie/bird-feeders/specialty-feeders/cylinder-feeder-ruffled-top Thanks for watching perhaps you might be interested in viewing our live Bird Feeder Cam it can be viewed at kzfaq.info/love/9WvAuNxo9AHloubiweuPiw
@angelas.9717 Жыл бұрын
Is Golden Safflower the same as NutraSaff?
@WBUBarrie Жыл бұрын
Yes it is! Thanks for watching perhaps you might be interested in viewing our live Bird Feeder Cam it can be viewed at kzfaq.info/love/9WvAuNxo9AHloubiweuPiw
@robertcornelius3514 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job explaining everything. Thanks
@mariatimmins8846 Жыл бұрын
Why wouldnt you want blackbirds.... just feed all birds.
@antoniobrown32193 ай бұрын
You've obviously never seen them in action or have an unlimited birdseed budget.
@mariatimmins88463 ай бұрын
Are we talking about the same bird, blackbirds are ground feeders, now starlings in our grden are the greedy ones, they tend to take over the feeders..
@antoniobrown32193 ай бұрын
@@mariatimmins8846 🤔 Here in my area, I'm talking Grackles.
@mariatimmins88463 ай бұрын
@@antoniobrown3219 ahhh ok, not same in that case, blackbirds here (uk) are quite sweet hopping around the ground.. 🙂
@aspensugar13 Жыл бұрын
Why keep black birds away? To help keep cowbirds away?
@Chris-vo3qp Жыл бұрын
I am devastated, found a pair male and female indigo buntings outside my window, apparently they both hit my window and were next to each other on the ground 😢 needless to say I got some bird decals to paste on my sunroom but I still can’t believe that happened 😢 hope that gives some people heads up and prevent this from happening
@jenfugit7801 Жыл бұрын
We just got ours last week, I can tell you that the screw/allen key was not part of our set up. So at least one improvement in usage. :)