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September 4, 2008
There are a number of ways to attract birds to enhance your backyard birding. One is to provide different bird feeders for a variety of foods and provide water with bird baths. Most important, birds must feel safe in a place for them to stay. Shrubs, trees and flowers provide protection and security as birds are not out in the open.
Feeding is probable the fastest way to a bird’s heart. You are providing the supplemental food and water for them to want to stay with you. Platform bird feeders which display the seed in full view are very attractive to the birds, so they are a good starter. They can be supplemented with hopper and tube bird feeders.
There must be a source of water in your backyard for birds to drink and bathe. It should not be too close to the feeders as birds tend to avoid bird baths that have lots of other activity around them. Preening birds prefer peace and quiet when they arrange and dry their feathers.
Water is irresistible to birds in whatever form. Providing water at varying heights attract a great number of birds. Water should only be a few inches deep at the deepest place as some birds can easily drown. For bird baths that are deeper than 2″ deep, pebbles can be placed at the bottom. The sound of water, whether bubbling, dripping or splashing will lure birds to any backyard.
September 9th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Attracting Wildlife to Your Yard | Birds DunRite…
My garden looks really nice with the addition of the birdbath that I recently purchased from this site. Plus, I get a lot of feathered visitors dropping by more often now. If only I can do something about the cats……
September 9th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Attracting Wildlife to Your Yard | Birds DunRite…
My garden looks really nice with the addition of the birdbath that I recently purchased from this site. Plus, I get a lot of feathered visitors dropping by more often now. If only I can do something about the cats……
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