Joy is for the Birds - Setting up Feeders
Creating a Bird-Friendly World in your Yard |
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I don't know about you, but the "tweet, tweet" of birds is a welcomed sound in my garden. I do what I can to invite them into the garden. |
- The first thing I did, and continue, is add a couple of bird feeders & bird baths in the yard. I don't even mind that the occasional squirrel has a feast. Feeders in my garden. I placed the feeder
near trees so that the birds have a place to perch and/or hid. I am sure that they appreciate have a little shade too.
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- The bird visitors to the garden are treated with fresh seeds & pieces of fruit. The grocery always has a little over-ripe fruit in their clearance section. These are just perfect for the birds. I put out bird food all year long.
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- I have a service berry tree in the front yard. The berries are a favorite of the birds in the late fall. I plan to plant more berry bushes this year.
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- Last year hubby bought be a solar powered birdbath. Although it is interesting to watch, I never saw any bird jumping in for a bath.
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- In the winter when the seeds are covered with snow, the birds still come, stick their beaks in and come up with a seed.
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- From time to time I put out a concoction especially for the birds. Over stale bread I pour a mixture of melted peanut butter and lard. I sprinkle the top with shelled sunflower seeds. After it is sufficiently cooled, I put it out for
the birds. They peck away at it. It doesn't last long.
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- Maybe this year I'll take pictures of the bird visitors to the feeders.
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Joy is for the Birds:
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