Bird Feeders and Whaling Ships

In the opening lines of Moby Dick, the narrator, Ishmael, confesses to “a damp, drizzly November in my soul.” One sure way to brighten November’s damp and drizzly mood is to welcome birds into your yard with birdfeeders. Hang suet in a wire cage to attract a Northern Flicker like this one. Just add water, and you’re all set. Learn how to invite birds to your yard at Cornell's AllAboutBirds.
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