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Attracting Birds to Your Yard

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It doesn’t take a ton of effort to attract feathered visitors to your yard or patio. All you need to offer is food, water, and shelter. Providing food for your visiting birds doesn’t have to mean a bird feeder and a constant supply of seed. Flowering and fruit-bearing plants provide sustenance, as do plants that attract insects. Bugs are a good source of protein! When it comes to water, a traditional birdbath isn’t necessary, but can be an attractive addition to your outdoor space. A shallow dish filled with water (like a large plant saucer or even a snow disc) … Continue reading →

Simple Bird Feeder Ideas

Have fun and give your feathered friends a treat at the same time! Bread and Breakfast Use slices of plain white bread or use assorted breads like wheat or rye. You can generally pick up day old bread at the bakery for little cost or you can just use what you have. Next, get out some cookie cutters and have kids cut the bread into whichever shapes they like. Adults can poke a hole through the top center of the bread. Large Christmas tree ornament hooks work great for hanging these up, or you can thread some twine threw them … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Yard From Smart Rodents

Have you seen the episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” where a squirrel battles a flock of birds for the contents of a bird feeder? The determined squirrel jumps on the bird feeder causing it to spin around in circles several times, he manages to successfully hang on, seemingly undeterred by the ride, then tries desperately to rob the birds of their meal. It is quite funny (I can’t remember if it was that night’s big winner on the show) and I’m sure it’s a situation that many homeowners face on a daily basis. But the furry rodents (that my … Continue reading →

Make a Bird Feeder

Since plastic is a huge source of material that requires recycling, limit the amount by making cool stuff from plastic milk jugs. You will of course want to start by thoroughly washing and rinsing the plastic jug, and the rest of the steps are just as simple. Milk Jug Bird Feeder Items needed: Milk jug Scissors or tin snips birdseed This project only requires cutting a milk jug in two places, but adults should do the cutting or supervise children closely. 1. The first step requires measuring a square about 2″ x 2″ and marking it on in the front … Continue reading →

Let’s Feed the Birds

Do you love birds? If you do, and even if you have never had too much interest in birds, you should think about drawing more birds to your yard. They are fascinating creatures. They are beautiful to look at, interesting to watch, and many of them sing charming songs. If you have kids, they will love watching birds flitter through the yard or garden, and play or feed. To make your yard inviting to birds, put out bird feeders. You can make your own simple bird feeders, with these project ideas. Your children will enjoy helping you make them, and … Continue reading →