Happy Vegan CampersMarcel had surgery, we hand-fed wild birds, and enjoyed visits with friends and family. Click below for more ⬇️
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Marcel had surgery, we hand-fed wild birds, and enjoyed visits with friends and family.https://happyvegancampers.com/2026/06/14/days-699-705-of-our-epic-trip/
Ian TurtonWell doesn't look like I'm growing any peas this year! In other news I believe that the magpies now consider my plant pots to be feeders.
DoomsdaysCWFirst #hummingbird sighting here in southern #Maine. Are your feeders cleaned and filled?
This is what I do.
How to Make #Hummingbird Nectar Audubon's 7 Steps!
August 15, 2024
"To make #HummingbirdNectar following the #Audubon guidelines, you will need to mix a 1:4 ratio of white granulated sugar to water, boil the mixture for 2 minutes, let it cool, and then fill your feeder.
"Hummingbird nectar, also known as sugar water, mimics the natural nectar found in flowers that hummingbirds feed on.
"The #AudubonSociety’s recipe ensures that the nectar provides the proper nutritional balance for hummingbirds while being easy to prepare at home.
Use a 1:4 ratio of sugar to water (e.g., 1 cup of sugar to 4 cups of water)
Boil the sugar-water mixture for 2 minutes to dissolve the sugar and eliminate any impurities
Allow the nectar to cool before filling your feeder
Do not add any dyes, honey, or artificial sweeteners, as these can be harmful to hummingbirds
When preparing hummingbird nectar, it’s crucial to maintain the 1:4 sugar-to-water ratio as recommended by the Audubon Society.
This ratio ensures that hummingbirds receive the necessary energy to sustain their high metabolism without causing potential health issues.
Regularly clean and refill your feeder, especially during hot weather, to prevent mold and spoilage. Additionally, storing any unused nectar in the refrigerator can help extend its freshness."
Learn more:
https://birdsidea.com/how-to-make-hummingbird-nectar-audubon/
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Speaking of #FeedingBirds , the local turkeys enjoyed the leftover dried corn this morning (there was NONE left after their feasting).
So, first #Robin sighting in the yard today. I'll be feeding them some sterilized eggshells and "gummy worms" (dried mealworms soaked in water for 15 minutes) and other goodies. The local worms are scarce because of the temp changes.
What do robins eat?
"Robins feed on insects (especially beetles) and worms. You might notice one following you about as your dig up your garden hoping to nab a few worms as you unearth them.
Robins can also eat fruit, seeds, suet, crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and raisins. They particularly enjoy mealworms.
Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of bird seed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.
As they’re such fans of mealworms, you can give them an extra helping hand by soaking dried mealworms in water, giving the robins some valuable moisture from the food."
Learn more:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/12/what-do-robins-eat/
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No complaints from the fat crows, plump squirrels and other well-fed critters in the neighborhood. I do expect a complaint to be lodged by the local deer once I put up a fence around my garden plot.
So, this is something I do. It helps prevent birds from raiding eggs from other nests, since they'll have enough calcium! Make sure you properly sterilize any shells. Also, dried corn also has a decent amount of calcium.
Give #NestingBirds a Calcium Boost By Saving Your Leftover #Eggshells
Your breakfast discards can serve as vital nutrition for females as they make their own eggs.
By BirdNote
Published May 13, 2019
"Birds’ eggs are among nature’s most elegant creations. But they’re not easy to make.
"This American Robin will lay one egg per day for three to four days.
"To make her eggs, the female robin has to use a great deal of calcium. But she can’t just pour herself a nice big glass of milk. She has to find her calcium in nature. And it can be tough to find enough.
"But we can help. During the nesting season, we can give the birds that visit our homes some of that crucial calcium.
"Start off by putting calcium-enriched seed and suet in your bird feeders.
"For the many species that don’t eat seed or suet—like robins—you can give them leftover chicken eggshells instead.
"Rinse the shells off in the sink, spread them out on a cookie sheet, and bake them in the oven at about 250 degrees for 10 minutes. You just want the shells to dry, not brown. When you’re done, crush them up."
Read more:
https://www.audubon.org/news/give-nesting-birds-calcium-boost-saving-your-leftover-eggshells
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Viola F. Holtz