In article 67be04f6-4136-49ab-b41c-48f0c5367332
@n40g2000vbb.googlegroups.com, says...
Birds like somewhere close to the bird table to skulk. A dense
evergreen bush is ideal. They lurk in there an then make dashes out to
grab something from the table.



They also hide in there from our local Sparrow Hawk, who seems to be
getting quite brazen, sitting on the trellis and 15 ft from the house
and 5 foot from the bird feeder!

Can I post an additional question about feeding birds:

Where do people get their feed from. I try and support our loacal
pet/garden shop, buying large sacks of peanuts and seed, but I'm unhappy
with the seed as it seems to contain a lot of small black seeds which
the birds do not touch. I believe this is white turnip seed, as I've had
turnips appearing all over the garden this year!

I'd really like to buy sacks (ie in bulk), but wonder if it is cost
effective and good value, given the possible weight and delivery
charges.

Thanks

Roger T