Subject: suet feeder/Starlings
Date: Feb 2 14:51:00 1999
From: John Shelton - ext. 4051 - johns at OHSU.EDU




>Somebody mentioned suet feeders that keep out those pesky starlings.
>Can somebody describe one to me?
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When I upgraded to windows '98 I lost all my email addresses so I can't give
you a URL where I saw the design.

If you laid the suet feeder flat on a table and covered the top and sides
with wood you'd have it. A couple of rotating clips to hold the feeder
inside and a chain centered on the back so that it hangs flat. Starlings
are apparently unable to flip over and hang upside down to feed. Bush Tits,
Chickadees and Yellow Rumps have no problem. I found that it also prevented
woodpeckers and sparrows from feeding so I discarded it. I'd rather put up
with the Starlings than lose my Flickers and Downys.

John Shelton
Portland, Oregon