People claim that listening to birds singing always makes them feel that much closer to nature. For some it's the constant chirps and tweets, while others prefer the full symphony of the dawn chorus. There are other people who would jump at the chance to appreciate these aspects too, yet are at a loss about how to bring more birds into their locations. A tried and trusted method is your bird feeder.
Despite what many claim, these are not just something to place outside in the winter months. Birds are known to seek out places where the food is plentiful. On finding such a place they will return there until the food source has been exhausted.
The species that you can attract will depend largely on the food that you put out. Also some birds will be able to access this food in ways that others can't. So maybe it is wise to do a little research before you start, and decide which species you would prefer to attract.
Something else to consider is where will your feeding station be positioned. Many elect to do this so that it can be seen comfortably from a vantage point indoors. Make sure that it is not close to regular spots where there are often cats. Remember that you will need to have easy access so that you can fill it back up again.
The fall is an ideal time to become a feeding station. The normal food supply will start to become harder to find. By providing this new food source you will be able to watch a constant stream of arrivals. One thing that ought to be stressed is that water should also be made available. You will be entertained by the various antics as the season changes into winter.
If it is a harsh winter your feeding station does become a lifeline. Although not suited to every species, a good all round food source is a mixture of wild seeds. An alternate could be raw peanuts, or maybe even fat or suet balls.
The suet blocks and fat balls can be positioned at other points in your backyard. This prevents feathers becoming ruffled as different species do not have to mix. It's important to maintain the cleanliness of the feeding points, this will help prevent any infections being passed on.
There are a couple of disadvantages to becoming a feeding point. One is that the birds natural predators will soon realise that there is always a wide variety of birds in your garden. They might just decide that your garden has suddenly become a good hunting ground. You will also find that you will receive the attentions of other unwanted visitors, such as rodents. Mice will be happy with spilt seed, but squirrels can be more of a problem. There are squirrel proof feeders available now.
So setting up a bird feeder in your own back garden can be highly rewarding. Even during the summer months as the birds have been used to coming to your garden for food, they will still appear. Now they will be eating the insects, such as mosquitoes, from the immediate vicinity.
Despite what many claim, these are not just something to place outside in the winter months. Birds are known to seek out places where the food is plentiful. On finding such a place they will return there until the food source has been exhausted.
The species that you can attract will depend largely on the food that you put out. Also some birds will be able to access this food in ways that others can't. So maybe it is wise to do a little research before you start, and decide which species you would prefer to attract.
Something else to consider is where will your feeding station be positioned. Many elect to do this so that it can be seen comfortably from a vantage point indoors. Make sure that it is not close to regular spots where there are often cats. Remember that you will need to have easy access so that you can fill it back up again.
The fall is an ideal time to become a feeding station. The normal food supply will start to become harder to find. By providing this new food source you will be able to watch a constant stream of arrivals. One thing that ought to be stressed is that water should also be made available. You will be entertained by the various antics as the season changes into winter.
If it is a harsh winter your feeding station does become a lifeline. Although not suited to every species, a good all round food source is a mixture of wild seeds. An alternate could be raw peanuts, or maybe even fat or suet balls.
The suet blocks and fat balls can be positioned at other points in your backyard. This prevents feathers becoming ruffled as different species do not have to mix. It's important to maintain the cleanliness of the feeding points, this will help prevent any infections being passed on.
There are a couple of disadvantages to becoming a feeding point. One is that the birds natural predators will soon realise that there is always a wide variety of birds in your garden. They might just decide that your garden has suddenly become a good hunting ground. You will also find that you will receive the attentions of other unwanted visitors, such as rodents. Mice will be happy with spilt seed, but squirrels can be more of a problem. There are squirrel proof feeders available now.
So setting up a bird feeder in your own back garden can be highly rewarding. Even during the summer months as the birds have been used to coming to your garden for food, they will still appear. Now they will be eating the insects, such as mosquitoes, from the immediate vicinity.
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