Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Decorate Your Yard With Unique Bird Feeders

By Lucile Jacobs


Bird watching is a pastime that is enjoyed by many. The graceful movement of feathered friends is a welcome sight to behold moving around unique bird feeders. Watching their interactions with one another while they fly about is an experience unlike any other.

If you do not have the time to spend in a park does not mean you have to give up this amusement. The yard you have is the perfect place to do all of your watching. Even a small area can become home to many avian species. The expense is minimal using a place to watch from and a camera to capture those special moments. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Drawing these creatures to your yard will take investing in some birdhouses. The units today are charming to look at and the choice of sizes, shapes, and colors border on astounding. Miniaturized homes, animals, and even the cat have been turned into feeders that birds of all kinds will enjoy.

Some people like the thrill of inviting certain species. This is something that can be done by picking out the feeder most likely to draw the bird of choice. Hummingbirds are ones that are thrilling to watch and are drawn to feeders resplendent with flowers. Other varieties such as the finch, the wren, and the bluebird are all drawn to certain foods and houses.

Not everything you do will be done just for the birds. While setting up homes for them you are also adding a touch of allure and elegance to your own yard. Finding something you like is possible with the many that are offered. You may also choose to build your own houses and finish them off as you like.

Unlike the demanding house guest, birds ask little of you. They do not need a grouping of trees to nest in. If your yard is barren of trees, set their houses atop a pole. Maybe you have a fence that can hold one. There is also the windowsill which gives you the best place from which to watch the antics that go on. Don't forget luring in that prized bird with a special home and certain bits of food.

If you are hoping to attract a specific species, that can also be done. Simply select from the varieties available for that particular avian species and fill it with the kind of food they relish. Keep in mind that it will be necessary to refill your bird feeder from time to time so having access to it will be a priority. If you opt to make a house from scratch be sure and use non-toxic paints in finishing your project.

Placing feeders about your yard is most appealing to the birds and your family mutually. There is no nicer sound than the light chirping they make. It wakes you with a smile everyday and can even lull you to sleep. Whatever unique bird feeders you decide on be sure they are large enough to give your outdoor friends some place to go when the weather turns inclement. Both rain and extreme heat are not enjoyed by them anymore than they are liked by their human counterparts.




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