Wild Birds and Birdwatching

yourbirdfeeder.com — Those cute little furry and fluffy-tailed squirrels can be a nuisance when you are trying to feed and attract birds to your bird feeder. Since squirrels have amazing leaping, climbing and balancing skills, here are some tips to help squirrel proof and prevent those adorable little creatures from disrupting your feeder. Read Full Story

Whether the simplest of designs or the most elaborate of designs, decorative bird feeders make the perfect accent to any yard or garden. Bird feeders come in an array of sizes and styles, can be made from many different kinds of materials and their price tags vary greatly. Not only do they attract beautiful wild birds, by providing food for them, they also add an attractive decor to any landscaping. With all the different styles of decorative bird feeders, there certainly must be a style to satisfy everyone. Some of the materials they can be made from include wood, metal, rod iron, glass, ceramic ... Read Full Story

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The natural order of things, something Mother Nature follows pretty close….naturally! Ok, humor not withstanding; fall is the time to start working on your birdfeeders, because the birds are coming. And when they get there your yard and garden décor better include some fully loaded birdfeeders. The Garden Gazebo Bird Feeders are an example of the platform feeders. These types of birdfeeders have a long narrow platform to encourage birds to feed from the edge. The garden gazebo bird feeders will minimizes contamination of the feeding station and is the favorite of a wide variety of species, including wrens and cardinals. If you enjoy ... Read Full Story

If too many birds at your bird feeder becomes a problem, you can control their numbers by putting out smaller amounts of seed, by using specialty seed, or by using restrictive feeders. If you fill your feeder only when it’s empty, the birds will look for food elsewhere. They will return as long as you continue to fill it. Pictured to the right is the 2-Chamber Bird Feeder (economical and functional) You can virtually eliminate visits by birds you’d rather not see by offering seeds they won’t eat. Be selective in your choice of seeds. If you use more than one type of seed, ... Read Full Story