For many the sound of nature is summed up by listening to the birds singing. It might be as they are calling for a mate, or the wonderful dawn chorus as the birds join in to greet the new day. Other people would also like to experience this, but are not sure about how they can encourage birds to visit their garden. One simple solution is to use a bird feeder.
Some view these items as something just for the winter, but many do use them the whole year round. Many birds are creatures of habit, and will normally find somewhere with an abundant food source. Once they have found such an area they will return again and again.
The species that you can attract will depend largely on the food that you put out. Also some birds will be able to access this food in ways that others can't. So maybe it is wise to do a little research before you start, and decide which species you would prefer to attract.
You will also need to decide where you are going to place this device. Ideally it should be somewhere where you can comfortably observe the comings and goings. It should be somewhere away from where any neighbourhood cats are likely to patrol. It should also be positioned so that you can gain access to easily replenish the food supply.
Many decide to start off as a feeding station as summer closes. The usual food sources will become less readily available. You are helping to fill this niche by supplying a new food source, and you will soon notice an increased level of birds visiting. Do not forget to put out water too. The steady stream of visitors will provide plenty of entertainment as fall gives way to winter.
If the winter is long and drawn out your feeding station really does help. A good all round feed is often a wild seed mix, yet it should be pointed out that not every species will find these suitable. Other good food sources for them are suet blocks, fat balls or raw peanuts.
Fat balls could be situated elsewhere in your garden. This will prevent squabbles between the different species of birds, and with two different food types you will attract a wider variety of birds. Don't forget to keep an eye on the cleanliness of your feeding point, if it gets too messy it is possible for infection to be passed on between species.
You should also be aware that there are some downsides to becoming a regular feeding station. It is possible that natural predators will have observed the constant ebb and flow of visitors to your garden. As a consequence they might choose to lay in wait for the unwary. Also unwelcome visitors, such as squirrels, are often attracted. Although it is possible to purchase squirrel proof feeding units.
So setting up a bird feeder in your own back garden can be highly rewarding. Even during the summer months as the birds have been used to coming to your garden for food, they will still appear. Now they will be eating the insects, such as mosquitoes, from the immediate vicinity.
Some view these items as something just for the winter, but many do use them the whole year round. Many birds are creatures of habit, and will normally find somewhere with an abundant food source. Once they have found such an area they will return again and again.
The species that you can attract will depend largely on the food that you put out. Also some birds will be able to access this food in ways that others can't. So maybe it is wise to do a little research before you start, and decide which species you would prefer to attract.
You will also need to decide where you are going to place this device. Ideally it should be somewhere where you can comfortably observe the comings and goings. It should be somewhere away from where any neighbourhood cats are likely to patrol. It should also be positioned so that you can gain access to easily replenish the food supply.
Many decide to start off as a feeding station as summer closes. The usual food sources will become less readily available. You are helping to fill this niche by supplying a new food source, and you will soon notice an increased level of birds visiting. Do not forget to put out water too. The steady stream of visitors will provide plenty of entertainment as fall gives way to winter.
If the winter is long and drawn out your feeding station really does help. A good all round feed is often a wild seed mix, yet it should be pointed out that not every species will find these suitable. Other good food sources for them are suet blocks, fat balls or raw peanuts.
Fat balls could be situated elsewhere in your garden. This will prevent squabbles between the different species of birds, and with two different food types you will attract a wider variety of birds. Don't forget to keep an eye on the cleanliness of your feeding point, if it gets too messy it is possible for infection to be passed on between species.
You should also be aware that there are some downsides to becoming a regular feeding station. It is possible that natural predators will have observed the constant ebb and flow of visitors to your garden. As a consequence they might choose to lay in wait for the unwary. Also unwelcome visitors, such as squirrels, are often attracted. Although it is possible to purchase squirrel proof feeding units.
So setting up a bird feeder in your own back garden can be highly rewarding. Even during the summer months as the birds have been used to coming to your garden for food, they will still appear. Now they will be eating the insects, such as mosquitoes, from the immediate vicinity.
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