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Bird feeders and how to attract birds to your garden
Tube Bird Feeders Exclude Large Birds
Mar 13th
Tube bird feeders are given this name for the obvious reason; they are a tube shaped bird feeder that makes use of this unique design to offer a little something different to the birds that come to eat. The cylindrical shape makes it harder for a pest to latch on to it if they are going to try to steal seeds, or whatever it is you choose to feed, because they have nothing to grab onto. This means you lose less feed to the squirrels, chipmunks or other rodents who otherwise might see the bird feeder as a free meal. More >
How To Make Your Own Wooden Bird Feeder
Mar 7th
You can make your wooden bird feeder as simple or extravagant as you desire, according to your level of expertise. Those who are more adept with the tools of woodworking, may want to try their hand at making a wooden castle bird feeder. The idea behind this is to have all the stools on each side of the castle manufactured so as to stick out for the birds to eat their food out of. Or maybe you consider yourself to be talented enough to make a tube that spirals around, having a trough for the birds to snack away at. More >
Attracting Birds to Your Garden Bird Feeder
Mar 1st
It is most beneficial to feed wild birds during the winter months when their natural food may be unavailable but shortages do occur at other times of the year. So putting food out for the wild birds at any time of year can help when there are shortages. During the breeding season a temporary shortage of food will affect the young fledglings so it is especially helpful to put out food for the birds at this time.
Feeding in the Spring and Summer
During the summer and especially when they are moulting, birds need high protein foods. Good examples to put in More >
Bird Feeders: The Ultimate Garden Accessory
Mar 1st
Want to spruce up your garden or yard? Nothing else does the job quite like a bird feeder does. A bird feeder will brings dozens of beautiful birds into your garden and yard, giving it a colorful, lively feel. To get the full benefits of a bird feeder, though, you must first learn about the different types and varieties of bird feeders, and how you can go about the best on for your needs. It isn’t complicated, but knowing a few things can go a long way towards making your bird feeder a success.
The first thing to consider More >
Clean Glass Bird Feeders Mean More Birds
Mar 1st
Express your love for birds uniquely through glass bird feeders. The artful designs done on glass feeders are sure to make your bird cage, porch, or garden a little more interesting and lively. The intricate designs, placed around the feeders so that you can view the patterns from any standpoint, will surely give a sense of authenticity to your enthusiasm for birds.
Glass is steadily becoming the material of choice for bird feeders. Glass can offer greater flexibility in terms of design patterns. Glass artwork can give your feeders exotic finishes limited only by an artists or your imagination. More importantly, More >
Window Bird Feeders
Dec 19th
Window bird feeders are small bird feeders that attach to you window in one of two ways. Window bird feeders can either uses suction cups & or Velcro or window bird feeders can be mounted on to your window. This easy application also allows for easy removal. Which is great for cleaning your window bird feeder, or adding more bird seed to it.Window bird feeders are usually clear on all sides, occasionally they may only be clear on the front & the back of the window bird feeder. Some window bird feeders will have a mirror type of glass so More >
What Would Suit Your Garden Better than Gazebo Bird feeders
Dec 15th
No longer does the bird feeder you select have to be something plain propped in a spot in the yard. You need not buy a plastic, metal or wooden box to put off in the corner of the yard, unsightly, but practical. If you want something that is both practical & attractive to put in your garden consider purchasing gazebo bird feeders.
These incredible little works of architectural wonder can be made to order, bought premade or built by you from a set of plans that can be purchased, among other places, online. If it’s the latter that you select the More >
Using Glass Bird Feeders
Dec 11th
If you have decided that you want to put a feeder for the birds into your garden you may feel that you want something different than the standard types. Anyone can have a tube feeder or the more common platform bird feeders. Perhaps you’re looking instead for a glass bird feeder. These are a more elegant, & often more expensive, type of feeder. Still, it may be your preference to have something a little different, a little more stylish that makes a statement instead of just a bird feeder sitting in your garden. They are also good to have because More >
Unique Bird Feeders
Dec 7th
Bird feeders come in a variety of styles & a variety of sizes. There are many traditional bird feeders, like hanging bird feeders, platform bird feeders, suet bird feeders, window bird feeders & of course hummingbird feeders. But what about the more completely unique bird feeders, the bird feeders that stray from the traditional idea? There are those too.??
Unique bird feeders can add a sense of whimsy to your backyard or garden. Unique bird feeders can help express who you’re & what you like. Unique bird feeders can also act as pieces of art in your yard or garden, as More >
Things to Know Before Getting a Bird Feeder
Dec 3rd
If you have decided that you want to feed the birds there is a lot you’ll have to find out before you can get it all set up. You need to know which type of bird feeder you need depending on which birds live in your area & which ones you want to attract o your yard. No matter the choices you’re planning on making the first thing to consider is that whichever feeder you select you want it to be easily able to satisfy a certain number of basic needs. You want one that is easy to clean. That More >
