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A Bird Feeder Pole Allows You To Feed Birds Easily

August 29th, 2010 by Johnson

Even if you are not a passionate birder, you love birds and want to provide food for them. Bird feeder poles may it easy for you to accomplish just that. The poles give you the ability to place feeders in convenient locations. They are easy to use, inexpensive and they are a great place to feed the neighborhood birds.

Why Feed Birds?

One of the main questions people often ask is whether or not it makes sense to feed birds. The theory is that birds that depend on bird feeders may be disappointed or may become dependent so much so that they do not feed naturally. While there is a small chance of this occurring in areas with food scarcity, it is highly unlikely. Birds are victims of human expansion like many other animals. Most birds have been able to adapt, but a bird’s natural food supply is declining. Therefore, these animals are often looking to humans for additional support they simply do not have otherwise.

How To Feed Birds

Besides selecting the right bird feeders for your garden to feed birds, the next step is to position them throughout the yard to attract the birds in your area. Here are some things to remember.

Use bird feeder poles positioned in different areas to attract different types of birds. Many large birds will need a platform feeder, while smaller birds will enjoy a pole mounted tube bird feeder.

You do not have hang bird feeders on tree branches to get the birds to use them. Bird feeder poles can be placed within 12 to 15 feet of homes without a lot of human traffic and they will be used well.

If you have a large number of birds, choose bird feeder poles that hold larger feeders. These make it easier for the birds to get their share of the goodies.

Once you position and start using these bird feeders, you will quickly see birds start coming to them. It is advised that you supply bird food on a regular basis. Make sure to keep your feeder fully stocked and cleaned. Bird feeder poles allow for easy access to feeders so cleaning and feeding is a snap.

These recommendations will provide the information needed to help the birds in your backyard. Bird feeder poles provide a great deal of versatility in any outdoor environment. There are a multitude of bird feeder poles from which to choose.

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Tips to Attract Wild Birds to Your Garden

April 28th, 2009 by Johnson

You can attract wild birds to your garden in many different ways. Provide food that they like and somewhere safe for them to feed. Garden bird feeders are ideal for providing food for them. Natural sources of food are scarce in the winter so they can be really helpful to the birds.

Feeding stations can be set up with food to attract different species. For example finches feed on small thistle seeds and specially designed bird feeders that allow the finches to feed easily can be purchased. Keep seeds dry and prevent spillage by using tube feeders. You could also use a window bird feeder so that you can watch the birds from inside your home.

You can purchase bird feeders specially designed for woodpeckers,goldfinches and hummingbirds. Attract the birds by placing them close to your birdhouse in a safe place. Check the food in the bird feeder daily to make sure it is dry and mold free. Regularly clean up spilled food as it will attract wasps, ants and other pests.

Although birds benefit the most by winter feeding, they can suffer from shortages during the Spring and Summer too. All through the year put out suitable food to help them if shortages occur. Food suitable for fledglings should be provided during the breeding season as shortages can have a severe effect on them.

Pans of water or garden bird baths should be provided to give them a safe place to drink, bathe and preen their feathers. Set out water containers at different levels as some species prefer to drink and bathe at ground level, others prefer above ground containers. Fill shallow containers or pans with water and place away from the noise of birds feeding at your bird feeders. The sounds of running water will be attractive to the birds. Attract the birds with a water dripper attached to your bird bath. It will also stop mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water.

A natural environment in a part of the garden will increase the birds sense of security. Leaving an area to grow naturally with wild flowers and trees will provide an attractive place for them.

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