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Originally Posted by scamps180  It's Sunday morning, new bird feeder in the garden to attract them and camera is ready, but nothing to be seen, we have a robin come into our garden on and off and would like to get him on pic, being a complete novice can anyone advise me if it's ok to play bird sounds to attract them or is this not fair on the birds.
scamps. |
Hi scamps and a warm welcome to the site.
Wouldn't like to say if it's fair or not to play bird sounds to attract the birds but I think you would probably have more success with putting the right kind of food out to attract them. Robins love meal worms and are very partial to a bit of grated cheese as well.
You mentioned the new feeder, birds do take time to become accustomed to a new feeding source in their area and it can be a few weeks before they begin to visit on a regular basis. Also they need to feel safe at your feeder/feeders.
Sighting your feeders near some natural cover such as shrubs or trees that they can take cover in from predators will help as well.
Sure you will gets lots of other good advise from others as well.