May 4, 2009

Tips to Attract Wild Birds to Your Garden

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There are lots of different ways to attract birds to your garden. Providing them with the food they enjoy and a safe place for them to eat is the easiest way. Bird feeders are the best way of providing food for them. Food is hard to find in the winter so they can be really helpful to the birds at this time.

Many different species can be attracted by providing their favorite foods. An example of a speciality bird feeder is a thistle bird feeder that holds the seeds that finches love. Prevent the seeds from getting moldy by keeping them dry in a tube feeder. Enjoy the sight of the birds feeding from your home by using a window feeder.

Specially designed bird feeders are available for hummingbirds, goldfinches and woodpeckers. Put them close to your bird house in a safe place. Whichever type of feeder you use be sure to check it regularly to ensure the food is dry and free from mold. Inspect the area around the bird feeder daily for spilled food which will attract unwanted visitors such as ants and wasps.

It is most beneficial to feed the birds in the winter but food can be in short supply at other times of the year too. Put out food throughout the year to help the birds if shortages occur. Provide food suitable for fledglings in case there are shortages during the breeding season.

Put out pans of water or install a bird bath to provide a safe place for them to drink, preen and clean their feathers. You should provide water in containers at different levels for different species. Place containers shallowly filled with water in a quiet place away from bird feeders as birds do not like noise when they are bathing. The sounds of running water will attract wild birds. You can attract birds by placing a water dripper on your bird bath.

A natural environment in a part of the garden will increase the birds sense of security. Wild flowers and trees can be allowed to grow wild in an area of the garden to make them an attractive and safe place.

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