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  1. DonnaK

    Going away for a week

    We are supposed to be going away for a week in June, and I'm worried about my hummingbird feeders. The people who would normally take care of this sort of thing for us are actually going away with us, so we have nobody to clean and replace the feeders. Will the solution harm them if it is a...
  2. DonnaK

    Is this dove ill?

    I just spotted this Mourning Dove on our deck. He was sitting there with one wing spread and he looked like he was chattering his beak. Other than that, there was nothing strange about him. He was eating ok and he flew to another feeder without any apparent problems. Do you think it has...
  3. DonnaK

    First Hummingbird

    Well, we had our first hummingbird (female ruby throated) here in Irmo, SC, yesterday! :D I actually saw my first hummingbird ever (male ruby throated) while visiting a friend in Pelion, about two weeks ago, so you can probably imagine how excited I was to find that the mini feeder I put out...
  4. DonnaK

    Great Backyard Bird Count 2007 (USA)

    I've just found out about the Great Backyard Bird Count, here in the US. I intend to take part and I was just wondering how many of you out there will be doing the same, and where you'll be doing it? Any hints or tips for a first timer? http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc (apologies if this has...
  5. DonnaK

    Great Backyard Bird Count 2007 (USA)

    Very sorry, I duplicated the post!
  6. DonnaK

    Missing blackbirds?

    Missing blackbirds in South Carolina? I've had feeders out for a couple of months, now. I have a mixed seed feeder, a thistle feeder, a suet feeder, a suet nut and raisin tube feeder, a platform feeder and two bird baths. I also put out a corn/sunflower mix block for the squirrels, which the...
  7. DonnaK

    Hi from South Carolina

    Hi, I'm Donna. :hi: I'm from England, but have been living in the States (South Carolina) for 2 years now. Being in a different country and learning about birds all over again is proving a lot of fun for me. I joined here to be able to discuss sightings and bird behaviours with other enthusiasts.
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