What’s Up? – Feeding Time… | H.J. Ruiz

The daily rains have ended and we have moved to a Summer’s like mode in temperature. We are reaching the 90º ’s mark already.

I’ve noticed a change in the feeding routines made by the birds. They do start early, they show up before before the sun breaks over the tree line. I fill all the feeders and the birds start eating even before I’m done with the feeders.

Then, by 10 am. all the feeders are completely empty. They feed from the ground or the floor of the deck until I refill feeders again… that is done in the afternoon. Birds are not dumb, they are avoiding the hot sun, it’s very critical when the sun is right above and burns the most.

I understand, if I was a bird I’d do the same thing. Raptors know the hunting strategy of using the sun as help when they are stalking prey. any potential victim is not aware that the raptor is above because the can not see through the sun strong glare and when they finally see it…it’s too late!.

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11 thoughts on “What’s Up? – Feeding Time…”

Jet Eliot on June 12, 2018 at 8:10 am said:

I gasped when I read that you have to refill by 10am. Wow HJ! Not only are your birds smart about the glare and sun, they know they’ve got a really good thing hanging out in your backyard. Both you and the birds are very lucky. Great post, as always.

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 12, 2018 at 12:25 pm said:
  
  What makes it remarkable is how birds in collective way adapt to changes. Is that instinct or intelligence? I’m just the guy that obliges to it!
  Observing birds one can learn many smart things that most people would not even realize they do. Thank you my friend, I’m always happy to get your visit. 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on June 12, 2018 at 8:34 am said:

Loved your photographs and the interesting commentary.

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 12, 2018 at 12:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much dear Susan! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on June 12, 2018 at 8:45 am said:

Nice shots, HJ! Your feathered friends know there is some good eating at the HJ Backyard Buffet! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 12, 2018 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you Donna! You might be right about the good eating,,,or, they know there’s a sucker that feed them free! 🙂
  
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  - bayphotosbydonna on June 18, 2018 at 12:20 pm said:
    
    They know their human friend, HJ, is a good guy! 🙂
belindagroverphotography on June 12, 2018 at 10:53 am said:

Beautiful photos!

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 12, 2018 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you Belinda! 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on June 13, 2018 at 2:31 am said:

Foto superlative, complimentissimi
Un caro saluto,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 13, 2018 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille Silvia! 🙂
  
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