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Butterfly Houses in the Garden
Do they really use butterfly houses?According to the Butterfly School, yes! And they even have simple, detailed directions to make your own butterfly houses. There’s tons of great information on the site pertaining to all things butterflies and moths. Copy and paste this address to check it out: http://www.butterflyschool.org
One great way to attract butterflies to your houses is to add their nectar inside. Using a small dish, with a new sponge or pot scrubber to absorb the liquid, place it in the bottom of the house. This acts as a fantastic attractant for these flying flowers! And…the nectar is a simple solution of sugar and water. The same mixture used for hummingbirds. One part sugar to four parts water. Never use any substitutes for the sugar, plain, table sugar is best.
Here’s to spring and the butterflies!
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Not Live nor Dried Mealworms!
A great alternative to live mealworms, these worms are packaged to lock in natural juices, keeping them soft and moist for ultimate bluebird attraction. Tastier than dried mealworms, without the hassle or wiggle of live ones.
Mealworms were the only food that enticed our bluebirds to feeders. In fact, after a few weeks of constant feeding, they decided to call it home and build their nest. Not one, but two successful broods were raised that spring.
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Live Meal Worms for Better Birding!
Squeamish about worms in the past, I’ve learned to like them! After trying and trying to attract bluebirds, it was the live meal worms that did the trick. Once I started feeding them, the bluebirds were seen everyday. They even decided to take up residence and nest in one of the bluebird houses. Not one, but two successful broods came into being last spring. I was so darn proud!Now, in the dead of winter, with snow in Atlanta, my bluebirds have remained. Three heated birdbaths provide fresh, warm drinking water, and the worms come out every day. I think they’re pretty happy to brave the elements.
Feeding live meal worms attracts the most sought-after birds, it’s a sure way to attract song birds and exceptionally brilliant birds like tanagers, robins, orioles, cardinals and goldfinches. After tring everything, I think it is the only way to attract the elusive bluebird!
The benefits of feeding live meal worms include:
•Draw a far wider range of bird species in the garden
•Provide a high-quality source of protein and fat
•Adds a new dimension to bird feeding
•Witness new behaviors from regular visitors
•Get wild birds to feed from your hand!
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