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Feeding the birds is one of the Joys in the Garden! Birdfeeders have been a part of my garden landscape for a long time. I enjoy listening & watching the birds while having a cup of tea or coffee in the morning. |
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To attract birds in your garden, I find that feeders large enough to hold 2-3 days worth of seeds work best. I fill the feeder with high quality seeds. My feeder is under the aspen tree so that the birds can find shelter. They can easy escape should
there be predators in the yard. Although with the beagles, not many cats stray into the yard. One of the benefits of attracting birds, is that my garden is that they eat pesky insects. |
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Bird-Friendly Items in your Garden |
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- In addition to providing seeds, be sure to add a water source. Birds will appreciate water both to drink and in which to bathe. Circulating water is best but any tray of water will attract birds. I added a solar birdbath to the
garden. It shoots water into the air. Not only a joy to watch, but also keeps the water circulating.
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- I like to keep the birdfeed full all year. Birds feed all year long. In the winter I put out slices of fresh fruit for them.
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- Place feeders and birdbaths near trees and shrubs which will offer sanctuary to the birds. It gives them a place to hid and a place to get out of the rain.
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Joy is for the Birds:
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