Time For More Science

It probably comes as a complete shock that I, Mr. Number Cruncher, logbook keeper, and gatherer of data has never actually established records of any kind with respect to birdfood consumption. That all changed on January 1st as I set out to gather at least one year's worth of data on how much I put out, and when. This is real science, folks! The equipment is simple: a basic kitchen scale. Readings are taken of full dispensers (I use an old Nyger sock tube) and then of the same containers after seed and suet is dispensed, and data are logged for sunflower, safflower, suet nuggets, and suet cakes. I'm definitely curious how much more I put out when young are fed than on cold winter days, and so forth. It should answer some critical questions, and help me make decisions about feeders at certain times of years. We'll report findings once I start crunching numbers... perhaps in a few months' time. Fun!