Wild Bird Feeders Bring Beauty, Song And Protection To Your Garden
You don't need to be an Audubon Society member or even a budding amateur bird watcher to enjoy your local wild bird population. Just about everyone can identify a robin or blue jay, but you may have only heard some of the rest of the wild birds in your area. Sometimes you get only a fleeting glimpse of a colorful wild bird darting between the branches of a tree or some unidentified feathered creature foraging in the fall landscape for food. If you'd like to get a closer look at the wild bird life in your garden, a wild bird feeder is one way to get more than a glance at these beautiful and interesting neighbors.
There are a number of types and styles of wild bird feeders on the market. Check out the Audubon Society website or any number of birding sites to see what's available. Pet stores in your home town also carry such products. Natural materials are preferred by wild birds, as woody material is part of their environment. Typically, a ledge wraps around the birdhouse so the birds can settle while picking up the goodies which spill onto the platform. This means you can get more than a passing moment of observation.
When selecting a location for your wild bird feeder, be sure it's high enough for their comfort zone. Wild birds are wary creatures, so you'll want to make your initial wild bird feeder a safe haven. Remember that the family kitty has sharp eyes, so if you're going to place your feeder in a tree, keep it out of reach of this natural predator.
Wild birds need wild bird seed, which consists of special mixtures of seeds and grains they find nutritious and tasty. If you provide good food, your wild bird feeder will soon be a hit. Your birds will return again and again. Those who winter over will provide you with much entertainment as they stay robustly healthy and full of song. You'll find bags of seed mixtures in quantities ranging from five to fifty pounds at very reasonable prices. Wild bird feeding and watching is an inexpensive hobby and quite rewarding. Everyone in the family can join in the fun.
Once you've attracted some of the local wild birds, you may want to invest in a pair of binoculars and a guidebook to the wild birds of your region. You'll be amazed how much you can learn about bird life just by stopping to look.
Besides the fun of watching these fascinating creatures, it's good to know that they help keep your garden free of pests. Just remember to keep your wild bird feeder full and put netting over your cherry tree when it's bearing fruit. Birds cannot resist these treats!
Summary:
Wild bird feeders are an easy addition to your yard to bring in some very colorful birds that are common in your area of the world. You can check with the local Audubon society to see if there are any recommended feeders for a specific type of bird. Most birds enjoy seeds and grains.
