The Hungry Horde
Because of the Starlings always showing up in large numbers, a few years ago I decided to move the suet cake feeder away from the other feeders to a more secluded area in the backyard. This way, they can eat in their noisy, chaotic way, away from the others, which seems to suit everyone.
This year has been no different. Since the Starlings arrival, they have taken possession of that suet cake feeder - one or two adults will perch on top of the feeder and peck away, allowing crumbs to fall below for the rest of them to devour like starving maniacs, as seen here.
The Hungry Horde
Because of the Starlings always showing up in large numbers, a few years ago I decided to move the suet cake feeder away from the other feeders to a more secluded area in the backyard. This way, they can eat in their noisy, chaotic way, away from the others, which seems to suit everyone.
This year has been no different. Since the Starlings arrival, they have taken possession of that suet cake feeder - one or two adults will perch on top of the feeder and peck away, allowing crumbs to fall below for the rest of them to devour like starving maniacs, as seen here.