Hello Tweeters,

It's that time of year, when the starlings are nesting in the attic next
door and the frantic parents are all over (and into) our
"starling-proof" cylindrical cage suet feeder. Soon the young will
fledge, and then they'll descend like screeching harpies.

Outside of nesting season, they aren't such a problem.

Has anyone had success with a square-caged, metal-topped suet feeder
with hanging chain that I am seeing online? (Example:
<http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-3464>)

It looks a bit tougher for starlings to crack, although I worry that the
Hairy Woodpeckers will be shut out too (they can access the suet in the
current feeder). The Flickers have a better reach, and the Downies can
slip inside, so they should be OK.

Thanks,
Kristi Hein
Anacortes
khc
at
picturesandwords.com