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Pretty Squirrel Baffles
Protect bird feeders from squirrels and rain in high style with attractive squirrel baffles. No longer are they required to be industrial-like hunks of metal. With graceful shapes, some now have detailed touches that actually make them pretty!The baffle shown here, is an extra large 20-inch model by Parasol. It has an etched design of natural images like twigs and flowers. Because it’s done in powder coated metal, it will last for years of use and enjoyment. Keeping feeders free from squirrels and the damage they do, it also shields the feeder’s ports from rain or extreme sun.
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Add a Squirrel Baffle-Sit Back & Relax!
Tired of pesky squirrels damaging your bird feeders, raiding birdseed and stealing suet? No problem with use of a good squirrel baffle. When placed correctly, they’re amazingly effective at keeping squirrels at bay. The main trick is placement, height and vertical distance from any possible launching point for squirrels. Remember, these critters are excellent acrobats, they can jump sideways up to eight feet, and up to six feet high!Whether hanging, pole mounted on a shepherd’s hook, or post mounted on a 4×4 post, a squirrel baffle will really solve this invasive, annoying, and frustrating problem. They’re simple to install, and made to last. This pole-mounted version actually opens and clamps around the shepherd’s hook or pole.
Add a squirrel baffle to bird feeders where squirrels are a problem-.and once and for all be done with problem squirrels!
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Easy To Do Nesting Material for Birds
You can entice more feathered friends to your yard, and help them out by offering nesting materials. They’ll seek out their preferred material and if conditions are favorable (mature trees, brush and thickets) will take up residence at your place. If you’re attentive and observant, you may be able to spot the nest and even see the nestlings before they fledge.Many kinds of commercial nesting materials are available; from cotton balls, to wreaths containing feathers and strings, to baskets, filled with yarns, cotton fibers, and hemp. But you can easily make your own nest ball using some pretty common items that are usually discarded in the trash.
Start with a mesh produce bag-like the kind from the grocery store. Next save your dryer lint a few times instead of tossing it. Got a dog or cat? Pet hair also works well in the mix! The home made nest ball at left is made strictly from horse tail hair, and as you can see…the birds have torn it apart!
Both non-cavity dwelling birds, and birds who use houses will seek out nesting material to build a suitable site in which they’ll lay eggs and raise the babies.
Birding Tips, Information & News
You can entice more feathered friends to your yard, and help them out by offering nesting materials. They’ll seek out their preferred material and if conditions are favorable (mature trees, brush and thickets) will take up residence at your place. If you’re attentive and observant, you may be able to spot the nest and even see the nestlings before they fledge.