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Posted by catlady4444 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 6, 10 at 14:09
| Aaahhhhhh! We're having a blizzard---2 feet or more of snow. I haven't seen my blues all day....I have suet...the wrens long ago finished the mealworms. Where are they? Do they hide when it's actively snowing? I fear the worst...
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks,
Ann in Maryland, Land of Snow. |
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RE: I'm panicking!
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| Ann, I wouldn't worry at all. I have them here when it's zero degrees with a howling wind. I've had them show up in the middle of a blizzard too. I'm way up in MA. As long as they have food and water, the snow doesn't bother them. If you have suet out, they'll be back. It is weird when they disappear and it makes you wonder where they went and what they're eating. Mine actually disappear on nice days. I suppose they can find other food sources then. |
RE: I'm panicking!
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Hi Ann
I am sure the bluebird population in the northeast will suffer from this
major snow event not only your bluebirds but many of the New England and
Canada Population that winter in those states. The poor birds are not familar
with the landscape and its supply of food records show thousands of birds
die in blizzards. Check box's for dead bluebirds or weaken one's
I am confident you will fine some. The birds that winter in New England
are hardy the bluebirds in MD and Southern NJ are not hardy and dont face the long cold winters like we have here up north. The bluebirds here some
winter and roost in the box's in the worst weather with temps even in the single numbers but they do fine because they have there box and know
where to fine food here. I feel every sad because i know many of my bluebirds winter in that area and probably will perish. There only winter
residents and probably were getting ready to move north a storm is worst
when there is a migration they have no clue where to find food and hold up
out of the bad weather. Many perish from the elements and lack of food.
Many die here after the migration weak from there trip north a cold spell
in late March and April will drop the population sometimes in half! Bluebirds
are not hardy at all. Please spread the word in your Community check box's
for dead bluebirds.
Ray
Rhode Island
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RE: I'm panicking!
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| They're here!!! Finally saw them....she ate a bunch of suet, he looked at the empty mealworm bowl and then left. I sure hope he eats suet too. 2 days of hellish waiting are over.... Thanks for the moral support, Kendra! : ) Ann |
RE: I'm panicking!
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Ann
Where in MD are you?I am worried myself,I also live in MD.I am in Balt. county.I really am wondering what the birds are eating this late in winter season.I hope this storm doen't wipe out too many. Matt |
RE: I'm panicking!
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Today 02/07 I found 1 dead male Bluebird. Probably a old male who just
could not make the flight south. The harsh winter here is thinning them out.
Ray |
RE: I'm panicking!
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| Matt, I'm in Anne Arundel County. Have you seen yours? I also can't imagine what they're eating....Usually mine stop by several times a day, or I should say if I'm home, I see them at least twice. Friday and yesterday I didn't see them at all, and I was staring out the window at the snow a lot so I was really panicky. I know there must be food out there...I just don't know what it is. At least the snow if mostly off the trees now, so if there is food, I hope they can all get to it. Ann |
RE: I'm panicking!
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Heavy wet snow is worst like ice it covers everything if temps hit forty it may free up some berries for the birds. Ice is far worst. We get alot of dry light snow that just dust the ground due to cold temps. I hope temps reach 40 monday. in MD, PA and Southern NJ. Other wise many bluebirds will perish.
The affects will be local. Another storm could cause a major disaster. |
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| I'm so glad you've got your Blues back Ann. Birds have an amazing memory for remembering a food source. Why would they stay away and starve if you feed them that tasty suet? Keep feeding them and giving them access to water, and they'll do just great. And you are most welcome for the moral support! |
RE: I'm panicking!
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Ann
I have not seen my blues since September,I don't have blues at the house,Mine are on 2 different trails.One in Baltimore County,and one in Howard county.I was told a flock of about 8 showed up at the Howard county trail a few weeks ago,but I missed them,I looked for them the following days but they never showed up.I will be installing a box for my father in Anne Arundel county, as soon as the weather breaks.I am keeping my fingers crossed. Matt |
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