No siskins so far today (managed to get 5 yesterday), but it 
is *windy*.  However, we did get our first PURPLE FINCH, 
WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, CHIPPING SPARROW, and FIELD SPARROW 
today.  (I've not had much time to check the yard these 
days, so some of these could easily have been around for a 
while now).

Regarding siskin-friendly feeders, our nyjer feeder seems to 
work well, and the birds have also been interested in our 
mesh sunflower feeder.  The nyjer does not interest the 
squirrels; the sunflower is on a feeder pole with a baffle. 
I keep the peace with the squirrels by putting out corn on 
the cob regularly. :)

D

On Fri, 29 Oct 2010, j. d. newman wrote:
> Could someone please advise on siskin-friendly feeders, 
> that would also keep the English sparrows and squirrels to 
> a minimum?

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Derek C. Richardson, Laurel, PG County, MD
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