During the autumn I stopped by a local bird supply retailer and purchased a single 5# sack of halved peanuts for the nuthatches and other peanut lovers. The clerk attempted the usual upsell, wondering if I might consider a larger quantity. Why no, I explained to the astonished merchant, this should do for my entire winter needs. I was truthful, but turned out to be wrong in the end. I needed to obtain a second 5# sack a few weeks ago. And that will definitely get me through the winter...because I only just opened that sack to carry me into March. What happened? my data were right assuming no industrious Red Breasted Nuthatches showed up. This was a year for them and they have been very busy at the peanut feeder. Well, I came close. it may be only 7# or even 8# will get me to the Vernal Equinox. Maybe I should have erred a little high...
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