"Mike Coon" wrote in message
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"Paul England" wrote in message
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I have found in the past, that as soon as peanuts go a little damp, they
soon desert you in favour of the neighbours food. This year, I unscrewed
the
supporting bracket and moved the feeder under a lean-too porch.

I put a cowling over my cylindrical wire mesh feeder, made of a 2l drink
bottle. I hope it keeps the rain off except for the bottom couple of
inches
left for the birds to get to.

Mike.
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Yes, in previous years, I used a mesh feeder which held approx 500 grams,
with a blocked funnel on top. But in winter, I found that after 3 or 4 days,
the damp seeped throughout the feeder.
Using a new feeder which provides whole nuts, is a big hit with them.
However, I must remember to stop when the young are in the nest in spring.
Does anyone know when they start nesting ?
Regards ........ Paul