We have 7 bird feeders scattered throughout our yard. I used to fill each feeder completely, thinking that the seed would last for several days. However, the deer and raccoons raid the feeders at night and eat several pounds of sunflower each day.
Now, I only partially fill the feeders each morning. What amazes me is as soon as the first feeder is filled, a bird will begin to sing. If you listen closely, the call is picked up and repeated by others. Soon, all kinds of birds are flocking to the feeders.
I am sure all the birds must be somewhere nearby, but I never see them when the feeders are empty. Is one of the birds a sentry who signals when breakfast is ready ?
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