Backyard Bird Watchers

[bpalmer28]

Y’all seeing any Mallards in west TN?

 

[Tin Man]

A large pair of red tailed hawks are roosting in the hickory at the northern edge of my property. As I write this, one has moved to the nearby church steeple.

 

[Tin Man]

Flock of boat tail grackles is working their way through neighborhood yards.

 

[Tin Man]

An owl hoots from the oaks in my front yard. It would be grand if it roosted there so that I could see it after dawn.

 

[feathersax]

Flock of boat tail grackles is working their way through neighborhood yards.

Boat tail grackles....now there's a great hook for a new Willie Nelson classic!

 

[TOUCHDOWN!!TN]

Musgovy duck. Never even heard of this. Had to look it up

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I had Musgovy ducks on our farm in East Tennessee, back when kids were in school. Mine were always white with an ugly head, big ducks, could fly like a F-15. Had a creek that fed a pond but was flowing water. Couldn’t keep them long cause as an old timer told me “ducks follow running water.
Did have young ones a time or three, but as all ducks … just poop everywhere.
GBO

 

[lawgator1]

This has surely been discussed itt, but its too long and I'm lazy.

For xmas I'd like to get my gf a birdfeeder with a camera. I've done minimal research and can think of pros and cons to the two big options I see -- solar powered, and an AI-based subscription to identify what has arrived to the feeder.

The latter of those seems like another pain in the arse subscription deal, impossible to get out of, and seems to me unnecessary. I'd think figuring out anything exotic would be half the fun.
But I do want it to connect to her iphone so she can see what is out there, or what came by that day.

Just wondering if folks have strong opinions on this subject.

 

[UT_VOLS13]

This has surely been discussed itt, but its too long and I'm lazy.

For xmas I'd like to get my gf a birdfeeder with a camera. I've done minimal research and can think of pros and cons to the two big options I see -- solar powered, and an AI-based subscription to identify what has arrived to the feeder.

The latter of those seems like another pain in the arse subscription deal, impossible to get out of, and seems to me unnecessary. I'd think figuring out anything exotic would be half the fun.
But I do want it to connect to her iphone so she can see what is out there, or what came by that day.

Just wondering if folks have strong opinions on this subject.

Bird Buddy : Home

Bird Buddy is a smart bird feeder that notifies you of feathered visitors, captures their photos and organizes them in a beautiful collection!

mybirdbuddy.com

My neighbor has one and I get info the birds that visit. She set it up. Super sweet!!

You can thank me later!

 

[UT_VOLS13]

This has surely been discussed itt, but its too long and I'm lazy.

For xmas I'd like to get my gf a birdfeeder with a camera. I've done minimal research and can think of pros and cons to the two big options I see -- solar powered, and an AI-based subscription to identify what has arrived to the feeder.

The latter of those seems like another pain in the arse subscription deal, impossible to get out of, and seems to me unnecessary. I'd think figuring out anything exotic would be half the fun.
But I do want it to connect to her iphone so she can see what is out there, or what came by that day.

Just wondering if folks have strong opinions on this subject.

Check out Wild Birds Unlimited. If you have one in your area.

Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in bringing people and nature together through the hobby of backyard bird feeding and nature products, local expert advice, and educational events.

www.wbu.com

 

[lawgator1]

Bird Buddy : Home

Bird Buddy is a smart bird feeder that notifies you of feathered visitors, captures their photos and organizes them in a beautiful collection!

mybirdbuddy.com

My neighbor has one and I get info the birds that visit. She set it up. Super sweet!!

You can thank me later!

Ha! Just bought one on Amazon. So many different options and just went with the newest "PRO" version. Reviews say the camera is much better on it than the original version and, while more expensive, seems like it is easier to set up and use.

 

[lawgator1]

Check out Wild Birds Unlimited. If you have one in your area.

Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in bringing people and nature together through the hobby of backyard bird feeding and nature products, local expert advice, and educational events.

www.wbu.com

There is one nearby but when I look at their online store they had basically none of them posted, which made me think its not a priority. Odd.

 

[Carl Pickens]

A large pair of red tailed hawks are roosting in the hickory at the northern edge of my property. As I write this, one has moved to the nearby church steeple.

You’ll enjoy all of their screeching

 

[UT_VOLS13]

Ha! Just bought one on Amazon. So many different options and just went with the newest "PRO" version. Reviews say the camera is much better on it than the original version and, while more expensive, seems like it is easier to set up and use.

Hope it works out. Keep us updated. You will be amazed at how many different birds visit.

MSN

 

[Rishvol]

Have some late migraters at my feeder today. 3 different female red breasted grosbeaks. Thought for sure they'd all be in the Caribbean by now