Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/05/29

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: For Bird Feeder Enthusiasts
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Mon, 29 May 2017 12:53:35 -0500
 
Since I first put up a suet feeder for the woodpeckers, I have been 
frustrated by the swarms of starlings that are attracted, and who 
quickly gobble up the feed.  I decided to frustrate the starlings.  I 
first made a cardboard pattern, and then cut a shield from some scrap 
aluminum flashing.  I suspended the feeder horizontally, with openings 
only on the bottom plus a few spots on the sides.

The woodpeckers are able to cling to the bottom and feed, but the 
starlings can't do this.  They can reach some areas on the sides, but 
can no longer destroy the feeding block.  They are now very frustrated.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170529-DSCF2130.JPG.html

Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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