The only thing in the feeder is 'budgie seed'. The feeder is a terra cotta
one with a 'verandah' for the birds to perch on and I wondered whether there
was a little rainwater/condensation that had dripped from the overhang of
the patio roof there but the feeder was completely dry.
Ann
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From: "Philip Veerman" <>
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 3:22 PM
To: "'Ann Howarth'" <>
Subject: Odd behaviour
I wonder what would be in the feeder that would attract both sparrows
and spinebills.
Philip
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From: Ann Howarth
Sent: Wednesday, 5 October 2011 10:00 AM
To: Canberra Birds
Subject: [canberrabirds] Odd behaviour
I have just seen an Eastern spinebill 'dive-bombing' a sparrow that was
sitting on the rim of our bird feeder. When the sparrow flew off the
spinebill put his head on the side and slid his bill along the rim of
the
feeder as if drinking - there wasn't any water on the feeder but there
is a
birdbath about 60 cm away from the feeder. The sparrow (or another)
returned to the feeder at which point the spinebill again began
attacking
the intruder who was joined by another sparrow. The spinebill continued
the
attack for another 30 seconds to a minute until he had driven both
sparrows
away but this time did not return to the feeder.
Ann in Isaacs
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