[NatureNS] Unusual Hummingbird feeder visitors

From: Robert Stevens <rocks@xcountry.tv>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 09:21:39 -0300
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Yesterday mid-afternoon three Goldfinches spent about five minutes apparently feeding from our standard Hummingbird feeder placing their beaks deep into the plastic "flowers".
Almost as soon as they left, a female Purple Finch took their place only to be replaced after a few minutes feeding by a Black-capped Chickadee.
There were no ants to be seen on the feeder so the birds seemed to be after the sugar solution.
It may be that the unseasonable cold wet weather had something to do with this behaviour but how I can't guess.
Any suggestions?

Bob Stevens

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