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Attract More Songbirds with Bird Baths
You can attract more birds to your yard with the use of bird baths. Water is like a visual magnet to birds…they love it, to play, to bathe, to preen and to drink. Available in a myriad of styles and colors, the options are almost endless. Pedestal birdbaths are always a good choice, and tend to act as a focal point in a garden. Hanging bird baths add a warm touch to almost any space.Keep in mind that you will need to clean this bird bath often, so choose one that is easy to clean. Also, birds prefer shallow pools, so a bath that is too deep will need a large rock, or something for birds to “walk in” or perch on. Another thing to consider is year-round use. If you live in areas with harsh winter temperatures, it’s probably best to choose a bird bath that will accommodate a heater in winter. Water is so critical to birds when temperatures drop below freezing–so if you’re considering a birdbath, why not get one that allows for year-round enjoyment? For you and the birds!
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Hopper Bird Feeders Hold More
If you’re tire tired of filling your bird feeders too often, it might be time to check out some of the new hopper style bird feeders. Large capacity feeders mean less trips filling and more time to enjoy watching. The All Weather Feeder above has a six-quart capacity and guarantees to keep out driving rains. Seed stays dry and fresh always. The circular perch allows more birds to feed at once, even the more shy cardinals are comfortable on this innovative feeder.
Hopper Bird Feeders are quite versatile as they will accommodate almost any birdseed mixes. Something that I read recently, and worth taking note is: “In the winter, people lovingly feed bread to the birds. Unlike, geese and ducks, the birds actually die from this. Their stomachs swell and they cannot digest the bread at this time of the year.” Best to stick with bird feeders.
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Spring has Sprung!
You know spring has sprung when the first crocus bulbs push up from the ground. It sure is a welcomed site, knowing the freezing temperatures, snow, and bitter winds are almost gone. This also marks the start of the Hummingbirds’ nearing departure from their winter grounds in Central America and Mexico.
Very soon, the Ruby Throat Hummingbird will make the long journey from Central America across the Gulf of Mexico and pour into the eastern parts of the country. At the same time the Black Chinned Hummingbird and others will pour out of Mexico and cover the central and western U.S. This is an exciting time for those of us who love hummingbirds. It’s also the time to get your hummingbird feeders ready for the season!
Birding Tips, Information & News
You can attract more birds to your yard with the use of bird baths. Water is like a visual magnet to birds…they love it, to play, to bathe, to preen and to drink. Available in a myriad of styles and colors, the options are almost endless. Pedestal birdbaths are always a good choice, and tend to act as a focal point in a garden. Hanging 
