What Did I Do Wrong??

[James]

I put up a small peanut feeder about two weeks ago and it soon attracted large numbers of blue and great tits. Then abruptly, about two days ago, the visits ceased - completely! I haven't seen a bird near the feeder for about 48 hours. Is it possible that the tits have moved on? Or is it possible that they no longer need to supplement their natural diet with peanuts?

I should add that I recently added a Guardian to the feeder (to deter squirrels). I don't think this is the problem but I can't be certain. The birds were initially reluctant to use it but after a few hours they adjusted and by the end of the first day they were hopping in and out of it like it had always been there.

Has anybody else experienced anything like this? :confused:

[PiratesAhoy!]

The tits may be foraging more for insects and aphids at this time of year - possibly to feed their young. Don't worry, they'll come back to the peanuts later, or possibly just make fewer visits.

[James]

Thanks for that. Makes sense!

[stormy]

yeap the do go off at this time of the year, in the winter i have 30 or so tits but now i have one or two.

hugs xxx