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    Hanging Bird Baths for Great Gifts!

    December 13, 2009 /

    hanging bird bathsStumped for the last great Holiday Gifts on your list?

    Water…it’s the single most effective way to attract birds to your yard. Many species of wild birds that may not use feeders or even birdhouses will flock to a fresh water source. Whether it’s a tall, standing pedestal bath, or a one that’s mounted to deck rail, once birds find this fresh water source, they are sure to return again and again!hanging birdbaths

    Hanging bird baths make for great bathing spots for those who prefer the safety of height. Especially where ground predators may be lurking, the hanging baths prove to be an effective spot for songbirds to bath and drink in safety and comfort. With vibrant or natural colors that blend with any surroundings, hanging bird baths make excellent gift choices that will be used again and again, and for many years to come.

    What better gift than one you know will be appreciated and actually used and enjoyed by the recipient and God’s feathered friends? Instead of something disposable, think long-term, and useful for your holiday gift list this year!

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    Try Birdbath Accessories and See the Difference!

    December 11, 2009 /

    birdbathsThe single most effective way to attract birds to your yard is with a birdbath. Feathered friends who may never visit a feeder or use a birdhouse will always be tempted with a fresh water source. Especially in winter, during frigid birdbathtemperatures when most shallow water sources tend to freeze over, a birdbath heater or deicer may be a life saver for many birds. Newer models, like the Heated Rock, or Matted versions are safe for all types of birdbaths too.

    During warmer months, moving water is where it’s at! When birds catch a glimpse of the gentle ripples produced by a water wiggler, or the slow drip of a birdbath dripper, it’s like a visual magnet. Birdbath fountains will attract hummingbirds and many others too. They’re aesthetically pleasing in any environment, and make for excellent, long lasting gifts that will be used daily. birdbath

    Leaf Misters are also wildly popular during warmer months. Butterflies and warblers love the gentle spray, and can be seen flitting back and forth through the mist. Hummingbirds adore these too. You can get creative with placement of these misters by staking them in the ground, attaching them to a bracket of your porch or deck, or the basic branch placement in a tree or shrub.

    One of the other great advantages of having moving water in your birdbath is that mosquitoes can not lay their eggs, thus reducing the overall population in your yard.

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    Birdbaths at Ground and Higher Levels

    December 10, 2009 /

    Merry ChristmasWhen setting up birdbaths in your backyard habitat, pay attention to all your colorful friends, not just the obvious ones. Birdbaths are extremely important as they provide fresh water for both drinking and bathing. And they help attract more birds as well, increasing both the variety and quantity of visitors.birdbaths

    In our habitat we have both a high and low bath, allowing birds with a preference to chose their favorite. Some birds prefer to drink and bathe at a ground bath, while others prefer a higher platform. By having two birdbaths you satisfy both groups of feathered friends. Be sure and add drippers or water wigglers to move the surface of the water; that keeps mosquitoes away while attracting birds to your birdbaths.

    birdbathsWe also saw birds that never came around to the feeders when we put in the birdbaths and drippers. For example, the Robin is “the early bird that gets the worm,” but after she’s done eating she’ll come take a bath. They are fun to watch too; the robins can clear out the birdbaths with a few good shakes and the other birds come and argue with them when that happens.

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