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Re: birds in my yard



on 7/2/2001 11:26, shannon douglas at monkeyself@email.msn.com wrote:

> I have had mockingbirds, cardinal, robins, and house finches fledging in my
> yard, that I have seen.  I live in the middle of the city (Columbia, SC) and
> have several feeders that I fill with safflower (so the squirrels won't
> bother the birds).  I hoped for hummingbirds but have not seen any yet, but
> I have planted some beebalm and other hummingbird plants so maybe next year
> I'll get some.


I also live in Columbia off of Jackson Blvd.  I usually have hummingbirds at
my feeders by now.  I usually get them around June 10.  I saw a few in late
May but none since.  I change the water every 7-10 days so it will be fresh
when they do come.

James

-- James Wilson
Columbia, SC 29205
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