Since the Great Backyard Birdcount (ahem) officially started today, it reminded me of a fun project my son has done a few times. He sets up a ‘dummy’ in a chair next to the birdfeeder with a tray of birdseed on its lap for a few days. Then after that, he takes the dummy’s place. We have such cute pictures of the birds perched all over him. In one photo, it even looks like a bird is talking to him!
I’ve always wanted to try to get the birds to perch on me, but never had the time to sit out in a chair every day so they could get used to me being there. I never thought about using a dummy. Thanks for the great idea!