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Feeders and Houses
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Bird feeders and bird
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Bird
Feeders
Bird feeders are a wonderful source of
entertainment. There are so many different birds you can attract
by offering them some food, especially in the winter months when the
food is hard to come by.
During migration season, you can see birds that are
rarely seen, but will stop by each year for some food from your
feeder. There are even organizations you can join whose members
count the birds seen in their areas at different times of the
year to help keep track of what species are living in what areas.
Different feeders attract
different birds so if you wish to bring birds to your yard, you need
to learn a little about the different birds, feeders and
foods. Learn which feeders work best for the species you
want to attract.
Feeders are widely available in many stores and online
in many different styles. Some hold very tiny seed while some are designed
for larger seeds.
Hummingbird
feeders hold a syrupy
nectar.
Prices vary greatly depending on the style
and quality. When purchasing a bird feeder, look for quality in
the manufacturing and strong hangers. Metal reinforcing around the
feeder holes will help prevent pesky squirrels from chewing through and
ruining your feeder.
If you're just starting out feeding birds, you
may want to start with a large tray feeder. Choose one that will
allow many birds to eat at once and hold plenty of food.
The last two years we've had a
beautiful Baltimore Oriole hanging out in our large maple tree. Orioles tend to stay
in the tops of trees are you don't see a lot of them. But their beautiful
song is unmistakable. It's such a treat to have an oriole sing to you
in the morning. Here's more information on
Orioles.
Some
animals such as squirrels, cats and dogs can be a problem around your
feeders chasing off the birds. There are many solutions to the
squirrel problem. Ideas for a squirrel proof bird feeder
The placement of bird houses will also
increase the variety of birds you find. You can even find a
combination of a bird house and feeder. For information on a
bird house feeder.
You will be amazed at the variety and
beauty of the birds that will come once you extend the invitation.
Just invite a few over for dinner and sit back and
enjoy.
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