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Index of Subjects Not sure what works and what does not work but I have never had a problem with rock doves while my neighbour used to have hordes of them. I think it is a matter of what you offer and where you offer it. Most rock doves would prefer to eat off the ground or a large open feeder. I have cracked corn in feeders on posts and black oil sunflower and niger seed in silo type feeders. I have one metal silo that can be used for peanuts or the larger sunflower seeds. I occasionally will put cracked corn on the ground well away from the other feeders if there are pheasants around. I occasionally use the mixed seed but find most of the mixes have fillers that the local birds do not eat. I also put out dried corn on the cob on the top of my garden fence. Earlier this week it was interesting to watch a flicker "guarding" it against the blue jays. The flicker was sitting near the corn and whenever a blue jay came close he would fluff himself up and edge a little closer to the corn. Not sure how long he did this but he was there at least an hour. Marian Fulton Hantsport -----Original Message----- From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Jeannie Sent: 22 December 2006 08:21 To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: [NatureNS] Evening Grosbeak I had 9 Evening Grosbeak at my feeders in Port Hawkesbury yesterday.They didn't stay very long,maybe 15 min.I am having a big problem here with rock doves. They tend to take over.Any suggestions on what to do about them? Thanks,Jeannie Jeannie Shermerhorn,Port Hawkesbury Cottage....Cape George,Cape Breton jeannies@ns.sympatico.ca
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