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Birds in the landscape can be a great source of
entertainment for the whole family. And, with proper landscaping and
feeding practices, it's easy to keep these feathered entertainers
interested in your yard season after season. Keep in mind their needs of
water, shelter, and a source of food. Water in the summer is easy to
provide, and thanks to water warmers, winter water can be just about as
easy. Supplying water for the birds is way too important to forget about.
It's as important as their food. Planting evergreen shrubs and trees, as
well as planting densely branched deciduous trees and shrubs can provide a
natural means of shelter. These plants provide winter and summer
protection, as well as protection from predators. Fruiting trees, shrubs
and evergreens can also be a great source of food for the birds, as well
as using bird feeders. Bird feeders are sold in all shapes and sizes and
should be placed in a sunny and somewhat calm area of the yard, and in a
place that is visible to you from a window, but close enough to the
protection of trees and shrubs. When you fill your feeder with bird feed,
do remember that you get what you pay for. Cheap feed is usually that;
cheap, and full of filler seeds most birds don't want and waste on the
ground! So buy a good blend of seeds for your birds to eat. Speaking
of feeders, did you know it should be cleaned on a regular basis? Moldy
bird feed can be very life threatening to the birds. |
