• Bird Accessories,  Misters and Birdbath Drippers

    New Accessories to Attract Hummingbirds

    February 18, 2009 /
    Hummingbird with Nesting Material
    Hummingbird with Nesting Material

    It’s almost that time of year when the Ruby-Throat Hummingbirds are bound for that perilous journey from their winter grounds in Central America. Flying thousands of miles across the Gulf of Mexico, they will flood the eastern parts of the U.S. to the delight of many backyard birders.  At the same time, the Black-chinned Hummingbirds and others will migrate out of Mexico and settle in the central and western U.S.

    Hummer Helper
    Hummer Helper Starter Kit

    Hummingbird feeders are not the only thing to attract the tiny jewels to your yard.  New birding accessories like the leaf mister are absolute hummingbird magnets–they will flit, fly and dance through the gentle spray!  The newest hummingbird accessory is the Hummer Helper.  This is a flat wire basket filled with a special nesting material proven to be used by hummingbirds.  The Hummingbird Society even endorsed this product, and will feature it in their upcoming newsletter!  Separate refills are available too.

    Hummingbird Nest
    Hummingbird Nest
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    Wood Birdhouses and Nesting Material

    February 12, 2009 /

    With the nesting season approaching for many birds, finding a suitable nest box isn’t always easy.  Nesting birds drastically outnumber the available rental units!  Having wood birdhouses in your yard greatly helps wild birds nest and raise their young, while also giving life saving shelter and protection from predators.

    Goldfinch with Nesting Material
    Goldfinch with Nesting Material

    In the photo above, an American Goldfinch gathers cotton nesting material for its nest construction. Various materials are used by different species of birds ranging from twigs, grasses, roots, and straw, to feathers, mud, bark, lichens and moss.  Commercial nesting materials are available and are of tremendous value to the many types of wild birds.  They consist mostly of cotton, feathers, strings, and other tiny shreds of fabrics. Dryer lint works well too!  Help out your feathered friends with birdhouses and nesting material before the season starts, and you’re likely to see a “no vacancy” at your birdhouse.

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