[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by kaydee

The only unwanted critter is an occasional squirrel! The birds are such a joy. Love the many doves, thrashers, wrens & cardinals and it is especially entertaining to watch the babies be fed by mama & papa. It's amazing to me how close my feeders are to the screens & yet the birds are not intimidated by us sitting so near them.

Thanks very much. We'll get one!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by coconutmama

Thanks very much. We'll get one!

Before you do, and if you have screening on your lanai, ask folks about the "big birds" the pairs of Sandhill Cranes. Some have said that if you feed them and forget to feed them, they will peck at your screen and make holes. This could be a rumor, unfounded and started by me on this forum.

I am so ashamed.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Before you do, and if you have screening on your lanai, ask folks about the "big birds" the pairs of Sandhill Cranes. Some have said that if you feed them and forget to feed them, they will peck at your screen and make holes. This could be a rumor, unfounded and started by me on this forum.
I am so ashamed.

Not to worry... I feed birds. Squirrels are the only nuisance. Actually, with the right feeder design, they don't waste any seed. They just clean up the seed on the ground. I don't see the presence of any mice or any other unwanted critters. Sandhill cranes visit the pasture behind me, but have never shown any interest in my feeder, or my lanai screen for that matter.

[Futurevillager2013]

Originally Posted by Lbmb24101

Thank you to all the reples!
Yes, we are taking it easy w stuff. going on this forum is so valuable! And is part of our research ' homework' for sure.
Truly appreciate all your advise.
Borjo, we specially like your very specific post.
THANKS and keep them coming since other newbies will also benefit.

Hi,

We just bought an Aspen that has a villa wall as well. I found a picture in a magazine that i love and hope to have mine look like this sometime in the future I am not going to rush to do it as I have some many other projects before to do. We haven't even moved in yet. Probably not until October. Eventually everything will come into place. If you give me your email address I can email you the picture.

Thanks.