blackcap

[essex boy]

I was pleased to see a pair of blackcaps on and around my peanut feeders but now they have become a bit of a problem. The female has claimed the feeders as her own and will not allow any other birds near them. I have tried moving a feeder to a nearby bush but she just moves between the two feeding points chasing away any other bird. Any sugestions?

[r.rackstraw]

Maybe try putting one feeder out of sight of the other.
We had the same problem with a Blackcap once - they are very aggressive for their size.

[essex boy]

Have now moved a feeder to the other side of the house and that seems to have got it!