Wild Birds and Birdwatching

Bird baths, a very interesting décor for bird lovers is the easiest way to attract birds. Bird baths with bird shelters and bird feeders attract birds and bring a compelling sound when waking up in the morning or while eating lunch on the patio. Bird baths attract birds easily as water not only quenches the thirst of birds but also helps them to maintain the condition of their feathers. Furthermore bird baths can be used as an attraction for song-birds as these birds rely mostly on insects and fruits with not much interest in the seeds of bird feeders. A few things should be ... Read Full Story

Definitely Squirrel Proof I have two of this model and one of the old model with the plastic bottom that catches the seed. All three are the very best. They are definitely squirrel proof (but not raccoon proof!). We live in a natural setting so the bird seed dropping to the ground is not a problem. I've had the old model for at least 7 years and this SDC model for at least three. They not only last, but are easy to fill and clean. Droll Yankee SDC Bird Feeder with Domed Cage The product is well made, has a great design. It allows ... Read Full Story

A gardener’s relationship with birds is one of mutual benefit. The gardener provides for a few of the birds basic needs, and the birds help to keep down the insect population while treating us to an unending source of entertainment. Birds take their role as insect predator seriously. A single bird will gulp down 500 to 1,000 insects in an afternoon. Birds have four primary needs: food, water, shelter, and a place to raise a family. As you’ll see, these needs are easily met. Food Two types of seeds, white proso millet and black oil sunflower seeds, will attract most common seed-eating birds. These ... Read Full Story

At this time of year the nights start to draw in, the temperatures start to drop, trees and bushes loose their leaves and insects either hibernate or die off. All this means that the wild bird population starts to struggle to find food. Winter is the hardest time of year for our wild birds, as the day light hours decrease they have a much shorter period of time to forage for a  diminishing food supply. During the autumn these birds need to build up body fats to keep them going through the cold winter months. Alongside the problems that are naturally posed by the ... Read Full Story

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