[Mnbird] Robins and Raisins

[mary norman]

I also put out dried mealworms, and I was going to put our raisins but guess I’m out.   Will they eat dried cranberries?

Mary

> On Mar 24, 2024, at 2:48 PM, Rose Shea via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net> wrote:
> 
> I put out dried mealworms
> 
> Rose
> 
> 
>> On Mar 24, 2024, at 11:22 AM, Lois Rem via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I have good luck putting out basic millet. Everyone eats that including the robins. Maybe it's just a South Dakota thing.
>> 
>> --
>> Lois Rem
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>> 
>> On Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 11:05 AM DONALD GRUSSING Owner via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net <mailto:mnbird at lists.mnbird.net>> wrote:
>>> Robins are tough but the next couple of days may pose a challenge to those which have already staked out territories and are reluctant to leave them even in rough weather.
>>> 
>>> You can give them some needed sustenance . The birds will seek bare ground such as that protected from snow by eaves or even underneath some evergreens.  They will go to such places and a few scattered raisins will be consumed. I've even thrown blueberries and grapes. It's easy to know when to replenish.
>>> 
>>> Can't hurt and could help. Unfortunately raccoons might also eat that gift.
>>> 
>>> Don Grussing
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