Good afternoon fellow bird lovers.
I have what might seem like a silly question:
I have both a hummingbird feeder and an oriole feeder at my house.
The feeders are separated by approximately 8-9 feet. The hummingbird feeder
is hanging in an east window. The oriole feeder is around the corner, near
a south facing window.
This year, as in past years, the orioles have discovered the hummer feeder,
drinking all the nectar. Though, it is a challenge for them. as once they
land on the feeder, it spins. (Think of when a squirrel climbs on a seed
feeder that spins in order to dislodge the squirrel)
I'm afraid that the orioles are discouraging the hummers from coming to
their feeder.
I do have orange slices in a suet feeder right near the oriole feeder.
Which the orioles have been enjoying. Rarely do I see them on their feeder.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to get the orioles to use
their feeder?
Thanks!
Judy S
On Sun, May 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM Upstate NY Birding digest <
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> CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Sunday, May 11, 2025.
>
> 1. Helping save the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
> 2. "Birds of Golden Gate Park" program Thursday, May 15
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> Subject: Helping save the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
> From: Peter Saracino <petersaracino...>
> Date: Sat, 10 May 2025 15:00:12 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> Fellow lovers of endangered wildlife.
> As you may have heard, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the species
> that are protected by this act, are currently under threat. Lovers of
> endangered wildlife are being urged to provide comments on the Federal
> Register regarding the proposed rule change to the ESA. The comment period
> ends May 19, 2025 - (FIND THE LINK BELOW)!
>
> For a bit more background:
>
> Under the proposed new definition of “harm”, species would still be
> protected from intentional killing, harassment, injury, pursuit, capture,
> collection or attempting to engage in these activities. However, HABITAT
> LOSS would no longer be considered as a source of "harm". Its is obvious
> that it is fundamental to keep the ability to protect important habitat and
> prevent degradation or loss of habitat that plants and animals need to
> survive.
> As the ESA has been applied for decades, actions like freshwater
> diversions, wetland drainage, land development, and other habitat
> disturbances at important nesting, feeding, and roosting sites of
> threatened and endangered species have been prevented or changed to protect
> our rarest species. This rule change would impact how and more importantly
> where many types of development could or would proceed.
>
> What we can do:
> Watch this 30 minute video to learn more about the proposed rule change:
>
> https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e5b119b3-2876-486b-aaf2-6c9781dbcabb@ac5375fd-3c78-4760-a9ea-5a1d66b73803?vod&attendeeId=cc0e9290-b2a7-4a33-81cf-3408f45c2668 >
> Write a public comment here before May 19, 2025:
>
> https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/17/2025-06746/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-species-act >
> You don't need to be a scientist to send comments; if you are concerned
> then you should submit them. Here are some general guidelines you might
> consider including:
>
> Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Endangered Species
> Act and withdraw the proposed rule.
> Tell your specific story about why the proposed rule change matters to you.
> Include your personal experiences and why you feel it is important to
> protect their ecosystems under the ESA.
> Share that this rule change would be devastating to endangered species like
> the Whooping Crsnes. Habitat loss and unregulated hunting were the driving
> forces of the Whooping Crane’s path to extinction in the 1940’s, when there
> were only 21 Whooping Cranes left on the planet.
> Thanks to the ESA, there are now over 690 Whooping Cranes in the wild.
> Encourage policy makers to use science-based decision making in their
> interpretation of “harm”.
> Do not copy and paste a template letter- similar letters are all lumped
> together and counted as one comment.
> Use facts and cite your sources when able.
> Be respectful- overly aggressive or exaggerated comments don't have the
> intended result.
> According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Act
> (ESA) has saved 99% of the species it protects- and it protects thousands
> of species.
>
> Every little bit helps! And if not we folks, then who??!!??
> Thanks for considering.
> Sar
>
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> Subject: "Birds of Golden Gate Park" program Thursday, May 15
> From: Anita Seaberg <aeseaberg...>
> Date: Sun, 11 May 2025 03:22:10 +0000
> X-Message-Number: 2
>
> Chemung Valley Audubon Meeting and Program
> May 15, 2025
> 7:00 p.m. Bird Identification Workshop
> 7:30 p.m. Meeting and Program
>
> ALL ARE WELCOME
>
> "Birds of Golden Gate Park"
> Presented by CVAS member Bill Ostrander
>
> San Francisco's Golden Gate Park features a wide variety of gardens,
> groves, lakes, and meadows, each with its own character. Bill Ostrander, a
> frequent visitor to San Francisco, will share favorite bird photos taken in
> the park.
>
> In-person: meet at Appleridge, 168 Miller St., Horseheads.
> Use Parking Lot A at the main entrance.
> By Zoom: email <windingwayhorse...><mailto:<windingwayhorse...> to
> request a Zoom invitation.
> Appleridge is wheelchair accessible.
> Find more events at cvaudubon.org and on Facebook.
>
> Nita Seaberg
> Elmira
>
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