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By Ronald Patterson We feed and care for wild birds for several reasons. It could be as simple as giving something back to nature. You may enjoy the sights and sounds of birds or discovered that backyard birding is good for your health by relaxing you and lowering blood pressure. If you are like me, backyard birding is a passion. Yes, I love birds. I enjoy the sights and sounds. They bring my yard to life. Birds are entertaining, educational, and good for the environments surrounding us. I've been feeding and caring for backyard birds for more then 40 years. I've learned a few things along the way and write about and share backyard birding tips. Here are some easy and practical tips to assist you in enjoying your birds more. If I could have but one feeder, I would choose a well built Hopper feeder. A feeder that is practical and functional. It must be easy to clean and fill with plenty of drainage holes. My feeder must be large enough to encourage and attract the birds I want. Hoppers allow a greater variety of birds to feed. My one choice of food would be black oil sunflower seed. Oilers are preferred by the largest variety of birds (even some nuisance birds). Oilers have an oil content up to 49% making them a high source of protein and energy for my feathered friends. A HUGE BONUS about sunflower seeds............... European starlings can't crack and eat them. That's correct, starlings don't have the ability to crack a sunflower seed and leave my feeder alone. To prevent seeds from growing everywhere and to minimize the ever present chipmunk surprise from popping up here and there I will microwave my birdseed about a minute per pound. Steam cooked so the value remains. Another option is to place window screening under my feeders to minimize the mess. I can pick it up and shake it off at my leisure with no shell pile or germinating seeds. Clean fresh water is a must and will attract birds faster then setting the table for them. Water sources can be a pond, bird creek, drippers, misters and of course the birdbath. Baths should be no deeper then 2" and have a course surface to assist in sure footing. Shiny glazes are slippery and all to often, an unsuspecting fledgling will slip and drown. All of those fancy designs on the bottom of some birdbaths are magnets for dirt and algae. Yes, all the crud finds its way to the cracks and in between stones etc. Now your job becomes a bit more difficult to keep it clean and all to often we will ignore the through scrub down. Water and food sources need to be in the open without under growth yet within 10 to 15 feet of protection. What is backyard birding without protection and habitat? I could have the best food and best water sources however, without protection and habitats few birds will show and my kind deeds will be ignored. By planting for birds and wildlife I encourage avian life into my world. Birds now hang around and nest in my habitats. My little world is filled with color and music everyday of the year I relax more. I am entertained and educated at the same time. Life is good! Ronald Patterson has a passion for wildbirds. He's been feeding and caring for birds for more then 40 years. Ron is a "Wildlife Habitat Naturalist" and "Michigan Certified Nurseryman." He also lectures and writes about birds and other wildlife. His expertise and knowledge on birds, habitats, and plants makes him the ideal person to help you learn to garden for birds. Ron Patterson's writes a weekly newslettere called "Backyard Birding Tips." You can sign up today and have Ron give you friendly and often humorous advise on Attractting, feeding and caring for wildlife. Go to: http://www.backyardbirdingtips.com/ Sign up for Ron Patterson's newsletter today and start learning from one of America's backyard birding experts. http://www.backyardbirdingtips.com/
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Know Your Bird Feeders part 1
I've been feeding and caring for birds for 40 years now. I started as a 10 year old boy with a simple platform feeder. Today, feeders come in many shapes, sizes and colors. The most common feeder today is the tube feeder. Tube feeders come in a variety of sizes and colors, Their price range and use also varies greatly. Knowing what to look for in any bird feeder will say you headaches and money in the long and short run. There are tube feeders made to ...
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A Few backyard Birding tips
By Ronald Patterson We feed and care for wild birds for several reasons. It could be as simple as giving something back to nature. You may enjoy the sights and sounds of birds or discovered that backyard birding is good for your health by relaxing you and lowering blood pressure. If you are like me, backyard birding is a passion. Yes, I love birds. I enjoy the sights and sounds. They bring my yard to life. Birds are entertaining, educational, and good for the environments surrounding ...
[Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:04]
Plant Forr Birds and Have Year Round Color and Song
Ronald Patterson I've been fascinated by wild birds as long as I can remember. I started feeding them as a 10 year old boy. That was 41 years ago. Not until my mid 30's did I really take time to plan and plant for wildlife. I've been a gardener all my life so that wasn't a problem. Knowing what to plant, where and why was a learning experience. As a Michigan Certified Nurseryman, I'm still learning. If you have a small suburban lot or can plan on a grand scale...
[Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:04]
Backyard Birding Tips
Backyard Birding Tips By Ronald Patterson I've fed and cared for wild birds since I was a 10 year old boy (I'm 52). I come up with several ideas and ways to make backyard birding more enjoyable for others. For example: keep predators away from your bluebird house by using carpet tackboard on the post/pole your nestbox is sitting on. What is the ideal birdbath, and much more. Well, here is another tip and just in time for a busy wasp and yellow jacket season. For the past two years...
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