[BirderBert]

I have many more Anna's than I have heated feeders. Here's an emergency heater I set up which should theoretically handle most types of feeder [just don't use any heavy ones] It seems to be working well with just one 25W red party bulb, though any kind of low wattage bulb should work. The tray is an old mesh splash screen from my bacon frypan though once again any kind of METAL screen or perforated item should work! The 6" worklight is $15-20 from RONA!

EHF1 by BirderBert, on Flickr

[VAGAbond]

Prior to the recent cold snap we had a single male Anna's virtually living at our feeder. Since then he has vanished. He could have moved on but we are wondering if he perished. Has anybody else noted a decline in Anna's population with the cold?

[birdergirl]

I've noticed an increase, as they stay by the feeders all day now, where they have a fresh unfrozen supply of food.

Cheers,
Mel

[Calidris33]

I have three regulars here in South Surrey, despite the environment being torn apart by new construction. Over the holidays, they have basically been coming and going all day long. Great photo ops!

[ogopogo]

a male Ruby-crowned Kinglet has been sharing the feeder with my anna's for 2 weeks. he pecks around the edges and flutters underneath for bits of sugar water. the anna's have accepted him now and occasionally, an Anna's and the Kinglet are on the feeder at the same time. they show up on my 9th floor at 7:47 am each morning.

[birdergirl]

That's really cool Cheryl. My friend is having the same thing happen in her yard. I've never seen that myself only with Chickadees and Woodpeckers. You guys are lucky!

Cheers,
Mel

[snow01]

I have the same thing in my yard, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet stays all day and drinks out of the feeder, and the chickadees!
Marnix

[birdergirl]

Too cool Marnix,

Please get some pics to share with us.

Cheers,
Mel

[snow01]

I will try to get some shots if it gets cold this winter again but since it warmed up to day, it hasn't come to the feeder at all yet.
Marnix