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How long did it take for them to get so friendly? What was the baseline bird-friendliness level in your area?

• bix6 6y ago
  I moved 8 months ago and put out feeders almost immediately. It only took a few months for the most skittish to get comfortable and I honestly haven’t tried as hard as I could have. The jays were fairly comfortable within maybe a month - they can’t resist the peanuts haha. My place has some nice trees and shrubs so I think they were already comfortable in the yard. I don’t really see many feeders elsewhere in my neighborhood but I’ve passed a few houses where I’ve noticed significant bird song and I’ve seen a few houses with bird houses. I think a lot of it comes down to the vibe you give them. I spend a lot of time thinking about how they interpret my actions so that I don’t scare/annoy them. Small things like slow movements, not staring at them, letting them dictate the encounter, etc.