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cool walk-in hanging bird bath
Fresh water attracts more birds… more so than feeders or birdhouses! A hanging bird bath is perfect for small spaces, decks and porches, and especially if ground predators should be lurking in your yard.This unique bird bath, features a multi level walk-in design which birds find quite enticing. The rough texture provides perfect footing, while the decorative chain creates lots of perching spots.
In care free rust-proof aluminum, the stunning electric blue hue of this hanging bird bath has some other great features too! It’s innovative design will allow you to create a simple water feature to add moving water to your bath. A Water Wiggler, Birdbath dripper, or leaf mister can easily be used with this cool bath. In addition, a bath heater may be installed for frigid weather.
If fresh water in a bath attracts more birds… imagine what moving water in this hanging bird bath will do for your feathered friends – and a better bird watching experience for you as well!
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Local Backyard Birding Class with real feeders, bird baths & gardens
New Backyard Birding Classes in Kennesaw, GA
Where: Smith-Gilbert Botanical Garden & Bird Sanctuary 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA 770.422.3384
When: On the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 (includes admission to gardens) $8.00 (garden members)
Instructor: Pat Pepper, M.Ed. and Audubon Society Member
Materials Used: Binoculars (please bring your own if you have them), Spotting Scope, North American Field Guides (Sibley, Stokes, Kaufman & Peterson), Bird Songs (audio from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology), and digital bird pictures.
Class Content: This class is designed for anyone who enjoys watching birds, but would like to learn more about these fascinating creatures: their names, habitats, and food preferences. Lear what flowers and trees you can plant to attract specific birds. The study will mainly be on those birds most common to Georgia yards. First seeing their pictures and then trying to spot them at the Garden’s feeders, bird baths and other water features. The class will conclude with a walk through the gardens looking for birds who don’t usually visit feeders because they’re fruit or insect eaters. At the conclusion of the walk, there will be a Q&A session for more inquisitive minds!
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seed catchers serve as second feeder
Hopper and tube style bird feeders will not accommodate many birds. Cardinals, Jays, Juncos and larger Woodpeckers have a tough time on the small ledges or tiny perches, so platform feeders are better suited for these birds.Most of the new seed catchers actually serve as platform feeders, offering a an additional area for other birds to feed. Not only will seed catchers and trays keep ground mess to a very minimum, they virtually eliminate wasted seed as well. This makes your seed go further… while spending less money on it!
This recycled plastic seed catcher is made for a 4×4 post. With removable screens for easy cleaning, the large 23 x 21-inch feeding area will entice new bird species to your feeder. The same tray is available in durable cedar, and also made for a standard 1-inch feeder pole. Hanging seed catchers and tray are also available, and most are adjustable to work with different bird feeders.
With so many variations in seed catchers, there’s plenty to choose from that will work with your existing feeder. Entice more birds to feeders by adding a platform-type seed catcher!
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