Do you want to attract more birds to your back yard? Having decorative birdhouses and bird feeders is a great way to introduce your people to nature and something the whole family can share. Having a bird friendly yard has never been more important. Nearly 80 percent of wild habitat in the United States is in private hands and an average of 2.1 million acres each year are converted to residential use.
One way to attract birds is to set your own bird feeder station. Make sure it’s close to your rustic birdhouse so that the birds can come and go to each with ease. Another way is to set up a source of clean water for drinking and bathing in a bird bath. It is fun to watch the birds flapping their wings “bathing” in the water. A third way is to providing nesting materials.
In the next few articles we will pass on to you some ideas we have found about such things as foods that appeal to birds you want to attract. Also hints about food items such as eggshells, fruits and other attractions. We will also take a look at how to provide nesting materials.
Nothing ruins a bird’s day faster than a squirrel stuffing his or her face at their favorite birdfeeder. Squirrels are notorious for climbing up on top of birdfeeders, and feasting upon the seeds for hours and hours on end. To prevent squirrels from getting on top of the birdfeeder and stuffing their faces, there are a number of solutions to consider.
In some cases, a squirrel baffle might be an appropriate addition to the bird feeder. However, in some cases, a particularly large squirrel might be able to get around a baffle through careful maneuvering. Now and then a hanging bird feeder can also be a good idea, because depending on where it is hung, it might prevent squirrels from being able to touch it. The final solution is to provide an easier source of food for the squirrels, like a squirrel feeder that distributes nuts or corn. Provided this alternate feeder doesn’t run out of food, the squirrels will tend to use it instead of taking the time and effort to get to the bird feeder.
If you love the beauty and mysticism that birds bring to a region then looking into a decorative bird house might be for you. I got one for my home and I just love it. The birds come and hang out with me during the day as I am lying around on my front lawn.
The most amazing varieties can be found at my neighbor’s hanging bird feeder. It is absolutely fascinating. I thought that only crows and pigeons lived near me, but I saw a blue jay and hummingbird yesterday and other varieties that I can’t even name yet. I’m getting a bird watchers guide today so that I can begin learning about all the different types.