Bird Watching: Have to take down all the feeders again., 0 by Sheila_FW

Sheila_FW wrote:
My nemisis this year is Doves! They are always hanging around waiting for me to fill the feeders. They eat so fast that they can empty out a feeder in no time. The Cardinals, Chicadees, etc. don't like coming around with them here. I quit putting out feed for a few days, and it doesn't help. They are so dense that unless I clap my hands or make a move toward them they won't fly away. Now I saw a Starling this week, that is all I need!
This pic was in January and it was freezing, that is when they first showed up. There were about 13 in this pic. I felt sorry for them and didn't discourage them at first! Wrong thing to do!