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It Sorta Looks Like a Squirrel Baffle?
Along with backyard birding comes the challenges of unwanted pests! Depending on the season, and time of year, it’s best to be well-armed in defending your bird feeders. Recently, blackbirds were migrating in our area (starlings and grackles) and dear lord…they will eat you out of house and home!
The local feed store loves me 🙂
Seriously though, every bird feeder in our yard is set up with a squirrel baffle. Pole mounted and hanging feeders both have them, and they work wonderfully. Effective at keeping squirrels out of the feeders. When setting up baffles, be sure they are far enough away from any possible launching point for squirrels. This is the most critical part of success with squirrels baffles.
By the way, the upside-down baffle above is actually an ant moat for hummingbird feeders. Not only squirrels, but contending with ants during hummer season is a pain. Using ant moats properly (filled with water) will eliminate the problem as ants can’t swim. So long pests!
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Attract More Birds with Nesting Material
Hanging birdhouses is wonderful, and it really does help may species to flourish and thrive. However, not all birds use them. Some are cavity dwellers (who use birdhouses and holes in tree trunks) and non cavity dwelling birds. These birds tend to nest in tree canopy, thickets, and shrubs. Some are more creative, and may use man-made elements, such as your chimney, or the Boston Fern on your porch! The key is to offer the nesting material before the season begins. Late winter is best, and in the vicinity of bird feeders where it will be seen by feathered friends.
You can attract more birds by offering nesting material. Usually a combination of feathers, string, cotton, hemp, and aspen fibers, these are some favorites among the nest builders.
The versatile Birdie Bell shown above, comes filled with this 5-blend nest material, and may be also be used to offer fruit, seed bells or suet, depending on the season.
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The Ultimate in a Recycled Birdhouse Cam
This Bluebird House by BirdsChoice, is touted as the “Ultimate Recycled Bluebird House with Bird Cam” Its many great features promise a better chance of a strong, and successful brood.It is constructed of poly-lumber which comes from recycled plastic and milk jugs, and has a lifetime guarantee to never crack, split or fade. Some great features of this bluebird house include a raised screen floor to reduce blowfly infestations, and front wall screen to help chicks climbing to the entrance hole. A predator-resistant entrance and overhang roof help keep chicks safe and dry. Proper vents and drainage holes keep nest dry and cool. Complete with birdhouse cam, all instructions, and 100’ of cord that connects to your television to watch the nest and babies!
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