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The Ultimate Bird Feeder Pole
A great feeding station is one that never needs to be replaced and virtually lasts a lifetime. It’s also one that includes a built in squirrel baffle, so there’s no need for additional accessories. Add four large arms to this that accommodate hanging feeders, birdbaths, or flowers and you get the ultimate bird feeder pole!The Squirrel Stopper is an innovative bird feeder pole that’s available in black or white, and accommodates up to eight feeders, houses, baths or baskets, The pole screws into the ground for added stability, and the all steel construction means it’s rust-proof too. Simple to install, there are no tools required for assembly.
Three stainless steel springs inside the baffle allow it to float up or down, and from side to side, this foils squirrels every time…guaranteed! A little bit of an investment, it’s well worth every penny for a backyard birder’s better experience.
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A New Generation of Window Bird Feeders
Bringing birds up close truly enhances any backyard birding experience. Window bird feeders allow for some perfect moments, with incomparable views to those of feeders placed further away in the yard.
New-fangled hangers, and advanced mounting hardware ensure stability for substantial, and larger capacity window bird feeders. Selections are widely available in glass, wood, durable recycled plastics, acrylics, and resin. Styles range from open and covered trays, hoppers, tube feeders, and dish-like feeders for meal worms or fruit. Even the type of birds you wish to attract can be determined by your choice of window feeder. Nectar, thistle, seed mix, peanut or suet feeders? Some window hummingbird feeders will easily convert to seed feeders for winter use.
This stylish mahogany window feeder actually holds three quarts of black oil sunflower, or other mixed seed. With its innovative design, seed stays dry and fresher longer, and birds are also protected from the elements while feeding.
One suggestion for window bird feeders is to use a no-mess seed mix, or sunflower hearts and chips. Usually placed on deck or porch window, there will be little to no mess below…on your deck, porch, or grass. Window bird feeders make perfect and long lasting gifts for any nature lover on your list too…and for virtually any occasion. Truly a gift recommended by Mother Nature herself!
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Recycled or Wooden Bat Houses?
The (not so new anymore) wave of recycled plastics is still a wonderful thing as for as birding accessories. Durable, tough, handsome, and most come with guarantees against splitting, cracking or fading. Bat houses are now available in recycled plastics, and like all other products, guarantee a longer life…in fact…a lifetime of use.One of the advantages to this recycled bat house is the rich, dark color. Not only for aesthetic purposes, it retains heat from the sun to keep the chambers warmer on cold nights. It’s large enough to hold hundreds of the beneficial little brown bats, whole colonies if you will. Excellent for natural pest control, bats will consume whole populations of mosquitoes in one night.
Wooden bat houses are still mainstream, and are available for smaller groupings and large colonies too. Bat House Kits are even available if you’re so inclined to build your own. Most wood bat houses are constructed of red cedar, also durable and very long lasting. If purchasing a bat house, your decision may be based on looks, size, and or price. A wide variety of bat houses are available, the key is proper placement. Approximately 15-20 feet from the ground is best, usually facing a southern or southeast exposure. They may be post or pole mounted with additional hardware, or simply attached to a tree. Some say they can be erected on structures as well, we would not recommend this.
Help brown bats to thrive flourish in your yard by offering proper shelter and you’ll be rewarded with natural insect control for the season!
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