Joy is for the Birds - Setting up Feeders
The Birds will visit in the Summer too |
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Some people advocate taking in the bird feeders in the summer
The theory is that there is no need to put out feeders because there is plenty of natural food available. But I keep my bird-feeder-restaurant open all year long. Maybe this is pretty selfish of me. Bird watching is one of the pure joys of being in the garden. |
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All summer, the birds - mostly House Finches - sit in the aspen branches and sing. They seem to take turns at the feeders. I see them most often early in the morning. They reappear again in the afternoon. |
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I leave bits of leftover yarn on the tree limbs in early spring. They snatch them and incorporate the strands in their nests. It is fun to look up in the trees and see bits of yarn from a winter project. |
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I have an old Pyrex pie plate hanging for the birds water supply. I rigged up a dripper from my drip irrigation system so every time I water, fresh water is added to the plate. |
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I keep the bird feeder full all winter and put out Jan's Birdie treat of peanut butter and bread. The birds really appreciate that. |
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Joy is for the Birds:
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