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From: ssb@lanl.gov (Susan S Bunker)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: feeding peanut butter
Keywords: winter feeding, peanut butter
Message-ID: <38697@lanl.gov>
Date: 12 Dec 89 16:44:03 GMT
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In the Backyard Bird Watcher by Harrison (pp 152-154),
the dangers of peanut butter are called a myth.  This
is supported by a quote from the assistant director of 
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.  A few other worries
(myths) are covered as well, such as metal perches and 
interrupted feeding.

I mix 1 part seed or yellow cornmeal with 1 part peanut
butter to make the stuff stiffer.  The Pigmy and White-
breasted Nuthatches love it as do the Steller's Jays; 
and it's the only thing that entices the Ruby-crowned
Kinglet to make his infrequent visits.  That's a treat.

Sue Bunker
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
ssb@lanl.gov