Placement of Your Bird Feeder
Find an spot a few feet away from protective cover. Birds use dense tangles of shrubbery or trees as places to hide from predators. If your yard has no cover, create some by planting shrubs or small trees. If you live where the ground is already frozen, make a brush pile of old tree limbs.
Look for a sunny, peaceful location. The east or south side of your house will probably offer the most protection from cold, northerly winds. If you have no sheltered areas, consider putting up a fence or hedgerow. Also, the brighter the location is, the easier it will be for you to see and identify your feathered guests.
Guard against squirrels. Squirrels can jump as much as 10 feet from the nearest leaping-off point, so set up your feeding station with this in mind. If cats roam in or near your yard, be sure your feeders are several feet away from any potential cat hiding laces.
Clean your feeders. We highly recommend you clean your feeders at least once during the season (hummingbird feeders, once per week). Take them down and dump out any remaining contents. Scrub them with soap and water, then dip them into a solution that's one part bleach and nine parts water. Rinse the feeder well and make sure it is thoroughly dry before refilling. Keeping your feeders clean will help protect them against disease-carrying microbes. Also, rake up seed hulls from your yard in the spring; decomposing hulls can kill your grass and spread disease to feeder birds.
Convenience is important. Remember, you'll need to refill your bird feeders, especially since we hope you'll continue to feed the birds long after the count! Make sure you put up your feeders in a location that's convenient for you to attend to.
In a perfect spot for you to watch. The most important place for your bird feeder is in a spot where you can see it. Try to image a spot in your home or in your yard where you might enjoy watching birds. Perhaps in view from the kitchen window so when you are scrubbing the dirty dishes, you can look out at natures beauty. Or maybe near the window by the dinner table, so you and your family can enjoy the variety of birds while eating breakfast or lunch. You can also put the feeder in view of a quiet area such as a den or a bedroom where you can sit, relax, and simply enjoy the visuals. The choice is yours.
Bird watching is a wonderful pastime that you, your family, and friends can enjoy. In fact, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, more than sixty million Americans actively enjoy the activity of watching and feeding birds. By placing a bird feeder on your property you are not only enriching your life with pleasant visuals, but you are also helping assist the wildlife in your area. Although birds do not often die from starvation, they can become sick from eating food in areas that are unhealthy. Your bird feeder provides a clean and healthy source of nutritious food for the birds in your area, which is enjoyment in itself.
Look for a sunny, peaceful location. The east or south side of your house will probably offer the most protection from cold, northerly winds. If you have no sheltered areas, consider putting up a fence or hedgerow. Also, the brighter the location is, the easier it will be for you to see and identify your feathered guests.
Guard against squirrels. Squirrels can jump as much as 10 feet from the nearest leaping-off point, so set up your feeding station with this in mind. If cats roam in or near your yard, be sure your feeders are several feet away from any potential cat hiding laces.
Clean your feeders. We highly recommend you clean your feeders at least once during the season (hummingbird feeders, once per week). Take them down and dump out any remaining contents. Scrub them with soap and water, then dip them into a solution that's one part bleach and nine parts water. Rinse the feeder well and make sure it is thoroughly dry before refilling. Keeping your feeders clean will help protect them against disease-carrying microbes. Also, rake up seed hulls from your yard in the spring; decomposing hulls can kill your grass and spread disease to feeder birds.
Convenience is important. Remember, you'll need to refill your bird feeders, especially since we hope you'll continue to feed the birds long after the count! Make sure you put up your feeders in a location that's convenient for you to attend to.
In a perfect spot for you to watch. The most important place for your bird feeder is in a spot where you can see it. Try to image a spot in your home or in your yard where you might enjoy watching birds. Perhaps in view from the kitchen window so when you are scrubbing the dirty dishes, you can look out at natures beauty. Or maybe near the window by the dinner table, so you and your family can enjoy the variety of birds while eating breakfast or lunch. You can also put the feeder in view of a quiet area such as a den or a bedroom where you can sit, relax, and simply enjoy the visuals. The choice is yours.
Bird watching is a wonderful pastime that you, your family, and friends can enjoy. In fact, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, more than sixty million Americans actively enjoy the activity of watching and feeding birds. By placing a bird feeder on your property you are not only enriching your life with pleasant visuals, but you are also helping assist the wildlife in your area. Although birds do not often die from starvation, they can become sick from eating food in areas that are unhealthy. Your bird feeder provides a clean and healthy source of nutritious food for the birds in your area, which is enjoyment in itself.
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