Hello Lynn, ... I prefer to think of it as a discussion rather than a debate. I hope it doesn't turn into a debate! So far I'm very encouraged by the things ...
Gerald Mines
mines@...
Nov 10, 1999 12:23 am
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Lynn, Local cats visit my garden in shifts, they swat terribly at the swallowtails that visit my azaleas in the spring and get doves once in a while. Nothing...
Randy Emmitt
birdcr@...
Nov 9, 1999 11:34 pm
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Randy, We are all gona head over to your house to see all your "Pets". ha ha ha...
bttfly9@...
Nov 9, 1999 11:34 pm
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Just wanted you to know that the nectar and rotten fruit did not work in my Wisconsin garden. It attracted many bees, wasps, flies etc. I will not be...
bttfly9@...
Nov 9, 1999 11:31 pm
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Diana, Here in NC we sometimes use butterfly bait. I doubt that any liquid nectar could replace a good flower for nectar. Now bait this is a different subject...
Randy Emmitt
birdcr@...
Nov 9, 1999 11:20 pm
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Hi folks, I'm a new list member from Bedfordshire UK. Finding the debate re: bird feeders and so forth very interesting. I love butterflies, birds - and cats,...
Lynn Herron
LynnHerron@...
Nov 9, 1999 11:14 pm
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Ceri, No they are Broadwings Hawks from the ID as well as the calls. I had an local expert birder drop by last year and before he got out of the car he had a...
Randy Emmitt
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Nov 9, 1999 11:05 pm
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Ceri, Excellent photo very nice closeup! Blues are very nice to photograph but take patience. Wondering if you used a consumer digital camera or professional...
Randy Emmitt
birdcr@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:58 pm
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Well nature is nature and the food chain cannot be tampered with. I would be interested to know if your broadwing hawks are Red tails? of subject a bit I fly a...
Ceri Jones
ceri.j@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:46 pm
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Diana, You can use the same recipe for your feeders that you use for hummingbirds: 1/4 cup sugar to one cup water. Boil for 2 minutes and cool. To be honest,...
Melany Sarafis
mel@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:45 pm
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Ceri, I do enjoy moths too. I'm especially fond of the hawk moths (Sphingidae) and the tiger moths (Arctiidae). I reviewed the moth pictures at you web page...
Gerald Mines
mines@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:42 pm
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Diana, I myself have not seen a Monarch but they were reported on the coast of Cornwall this year. Ceri, P.S. yes it,s the same red admiral. ... From: Diana...
Ceri Jones
ceri.j@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:35 pm
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Thank you very much Gerald, I will put some more on over the next few days then,. is there an interest for moths on here as well?? ... From: <mines@...> ...
Ceri Jones
ceri.j@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:30 pm
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I`ll have to agree with Martha on letting nature take it`s course. I know Carolina Wrens raid my Fennel with caterpillars to feed their babies, I don`t like it...
Randy Emmitt
birdcr@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:27 pm
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Hello: Everyone (44 of us) is now here at egroups. Be sure to change your address book for gardenwithbutterflies. Question: We have been discussing whether...
Diana Pederson
plantaholic@...
Nov 9, 1999 10:07 pm
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I too love the birds. I have had my butterfly garden for a year now and have been distraught over birds eating caterpillars, but I read last year in some ...
MPMilnes@...
Nov 9, 1999 9:46 pm
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Ceri: That is a nice picture. I hope to add a camera that would let me get great photos in a few years! Hopefully the price will drop some more. Glad you...
Diana Pederson
plantaholic@...
Nov 9, 1999 9:40 pm
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Hi Diana, Any one of the birds you listed would probably enjoy a nice juicy caterpillar to supplement its diet or feed to its young. I've always blamed the...
mines@...
Nov 9, 1999 9:13 pm
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Ceri, She is a beauty! Very nicely done. It is great to see butterflies from other parts of the world. Gerald Mines Omaha, Nebraska...
mines@...
Nov 9, 1999 8:41 pm
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Hi Everyone, I have just posted a photo in the vaults, It is taken by me, and is the Chalkhill blue, quite rare in the UK and I had to travel to see it, this...
Ceri Jones
ceri.j@...
Nov 9, 1999 7:29 pm
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You bring up a very good point L.W., Although I'd love it if the rabbits would stay in the neighbor's yard, that just is not going to happen! Nor am I going...
mines@...
Nov 9, 1999 6:43 pm
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Gerald: As a garden designer specializing in gardening for wildlife, I would not think of excluding one species in favor of another. Everything is ...
loba@...
Nov 9, 1999 5:05 pm
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Gerald I too feed the birds just during the winter months. I figure they can find enough during the summer. Never thought of them eating the caterpillars I...
Diana Pederson
plantaholic@...
Nov 9, 1999 4:46 pm
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Hi everyone, In addition to butterfly gardening I also enjoy watching the birds that visit our bird feeders, which I used to keep filled year round with white...
mines@...
Nov 9, 1999 3:50 pm
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Okay, Diana, I managed to do it! Now I just have to figure out where and when the chat sessions are! Jean...
bunkburn@...
Nov 9, 1999 12:40 pm
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Which day is best for chatting for you? ... Please select one or more of the following: o Sunday, 8PM EST o Monday, 8PM EST o Tuesday, 8PM EST o Wednesday 8PM...
plantaholic@...
Nov 9, 1999 3:25 am
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I made it and I hope the others follow. Hope this is the last change for awhile because I am getting confused as I am sure others are. Hope we can make a go...
bttfly9@...
Nov 8, 1999 11:52 pm
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They'll have to join the gardenwithbutterflies group at egroups to participate. Thanks for the links on your page. Please tell people about both groups. ... ...
Diana Pederson
plantaholic@...
Nov 7, 1999 11:10 pm
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Hi Diana, I saw your email this morning, and signed up immediatly. I've already added my site to the 'links' page. I checked out the chat room too. I'll put...
mel@...
Nov 7, 1999 4:55 pm
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Hi, Garden with butterflies is for gardeners who wish to purposefully attract butterflies to their yard. Cheers, Diana Pederson...
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