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Some Very Wild Bird Feeders!
Bird Feeders Needn’t be Boring!
What better way to liven up dreary, winter landscapes in your your yard than with vibrant and fun wild bird feeders… you will bring your yard to life by attracting birds.
Backyard birding brings simple joys in actually noticing the nature that surrounds you everyday. In freezing winter months when other food sources are scarce, wild birds will flock to bird feeders in search of nutrition. Their antics and songs bring pleasure to even the most novice birder!
It’s simple to create wildlife-friendly habitat by offering food, water and shelter. With the use of bird feeders, bird houses and bird baths together, you can create a sanctuary and oasis that feathered friends will flock to and hang out!
Wild bird feeders are available in so many fun designs featuring vibrant colors and unique styles. The trick is to find one that is functional, with proper drainage, and easy maintenance. Feeders also make wonderful and long lasting gifts for any nature lover, and for any occasion too!
Please feed the birds!
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Improvision With a Butterfly Feeder
There are no set rules to enjoying wildlife in your backyard. Because a bird feeder is meant for birds, does it mean you couldn’t use it for squirrels if you wanted to? An old birdhouse can even be used for a sheltered feeding spot…sans the front wall. In my many years of backyard birding, I’ve learned to improvise with older items, keeping them useful for other species to enjoy.This past summer a small birdbath fell over (for the third time) and broke. The break was once again a clean one, so super glue to the rescue. This time I had the idea of turning the bath into a butterfly feeder. Relocated into the flower garden, I began placing orange quarters and banana chucks on it.
The first go-round didn’t work as sadly there were no butterflies seen. Another thing I’ve learned is persistence….if it doesn’t always work the first, or even second time-try again! After a few tries of experimenting with different fruits, the eagle had landed!. Three Monarch’s graced the garden and ate from the feeder. For that summer, I was lucky enough to have witnessed many species of butterflies. Unidentifiable technical names to me, but what a joy to have them around everyday!
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A Need for New Kind of Seed Catchers
With all of the great advancements in backyard birding products, you would think someone would have developed a seed catcher that works with mult-hanger poles and shepherd’s hooks. Squirrel baffles are deigned to work on one pole, yet using one will protect all of the feeders on that pole. See our bird feeder/squirrel baffle set up in the photo at left. Some pole-mount squirrel baffles have a seam and separate in order to install on the pole. Why not seed catchers?They’re an excellent item if you’d rather keep the area clean below feeders. So, then how come they don’t make seed catchers, or seed trays that will work in this fashion? We think it’s an excellent idea, and wish someone would get to work on it soon!
Birding Tips, Information & News
There are no set rules to enjoying wildlife in your backyard. Because a bird feeder is meant for birds, does it mean you couldn’t use it for squirrels if you wanted to? An old birdhouse can even be used for a sheltered feeding spot…sans the front wall. In my many years of backyard birding, I’ve learned to improvise with older items, keeping them useful for other species to enjoy.
With all of the great advancements in backyard birding products, you would think someone would have developed a seed catcher that works with mult-hanger poles and shepherd’s hooks. Squirrel baffles are deigned to work on one pole, yet using one will protect all of the feeders on that pole. See our bird feeder/squirrel baffle set up in the photo at left. Some pole-mount squirrel baffles have a seam and separate in order to install on the pole. Why not