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Birders

Ptah

(33,552 posts) Thu Apr 25, 2024, 09:48 PM Apr 2024

When my sunflowers reach about two or three feet, they get attacked. [View all]

I have House Sparrows, Finches, Gila Woodpeckers, Mourning Doves and Pigeons most of the year.

When the sunflowers start to mature, I see Chickadees.
Is there any way to stop the damage the Chickadees do?

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When my sunflowers reach about two or three feet, they get attacked. [View all] Ptah Apr 2024 OP

Put out a chickadee feeder with sunflower seeds for them? marybourg Apr 2024 #1

In my neck of the woods (SF Bay Area) we've got Chickadees (Chestnut-backed) RockRaven Apr 2024 #2

It's common behavior for Lesser Goldfinches in your part of the country as they prepare to breed. Donkees Apr 2024 #3

Photos: Lesser Goldfinches ravaging sunflower plants Donkees Apr 2024 #4

Excellent information, Donkees! Ptah Apr 2024 #5

You might consider planting ''Mexican Sunflowers'' in the same bed, to help protect your original plants Donkees Apr 2024 #6