• Bird Accessories,  Bird Bath,  Bird Baths,  Birdbaths,  Ceramic Bird Baths,  Misters and Birdbath Drippers,  Uncategorized,  Water Wiggler

    Add moving water to bird baths

    March 9, 2011 /

    Water wigglers in bird baths create moving water The absolute best way to entice feathered friends is with water. Fresh water will attract birds who may never use a birdhouse or even visit your feeders. Bird baths have got to be the single most effective way to get more species visiting your yard.

    And if water does the trick so well, think about moving water in your bird baths. It’s an absolute visual magnet for wild birds! If you’re lucky enough to have a pond with fountain or waterfall, or live on a creek, you already know the difference water makes in terms of wildlife-friendly habitat. But if your landscape is dry (like most of us) there are lots of ways to create this moving water. Drippers and water wigglers are wildly popular additions for bird baths, simply because of the all the action they bring. Leaf misters are another great way to create moving water – hummingbirds and especially butterflies love the gentle spray.chickdees at a bird bath with copper dripper

    Here’s a net trick to make bird baths much more enticing, without spending any money at all! This works best with pedestal bird baths, but may also be adapted for hanging or ground bird baths as well. The bath needs to sit under a tree, as the source of slowly dripping water will come from above. Take a gallon milk jug and poke a pin hole in the lower corner, or bottom. Fill the jug with fresh water and tie it to a sturdy branch that’s at least 3 to 5 feet above the bath. Step away and watch the slow dripping create a visual magnet for your feathered friends! One gallon leaking through a pin hole should last at least 10 days before a refill is needed. The moving water really does attract more birds, plus mosquitoes can not lay eggs in moving water. A great project to try out for spring and summer… Happy Birding!hand crafted ceramic pedestal bird bath

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  • Bird Accessories,  Bird Feeders,  Fun & Funky Bird Feeders,  Uncategorized,  Wild Bird Feeders

    some very wild bird feeders indeed

    March 2, 2011 /

    hand crafted solid copper wild bird feedersSince backyard birding has become such a popular hobby over the last few years, the array of functional products has pretty much exploded. Artisans and smaller companies are offering hand crafted wares like wild bird feeders, birdhouses and cool bird baths in a myriad of materials. Copper, vinyl, stoneware and ceramics are those materials with durability to last a lifetime. And unlike wood… the squirrels can not chew them to pieces!

    This solid copper bird feeder with unusual design is actually quite beneficial. The large hat-like roof not only protects seed and birds from the elements, but also acts like a baffle to deter squirrels. In two sizes, this gorgeous copper feeder will weather over time to a lovely patina finish, and it’s an awesome addition to any garden or landscape setting.Retro wild bird feeder resembles a spaceship

    The retro is  new breed of wild bird feeders with it’s groovy space ship design. Made in Germany, this quality feeder has a large seed capacity which stays protected from elements in the encased seed wall. In vibrant raspberry, lime or white, these wild bird feeders are totally fun and functional.

    stoneware cool cat wild bird feederAnd of course, Mr. Cool Cat is a stoneware feeder with a tube-like function. Squirrels will never dig their teeth into this weatherproof stoneware, and he’s n absolute hoot to watch feathered friends perched at his mouth enjoying a meal! In black or tan to resemble your favorite feline, these wild bird feeders are a unique addition to any environment… and bird love them too!

    With buds popping up from the ground, and buds starting to bloom, we know spring is just around the corner. This is a great time for spruce up in the yard. Please  remember to clean out birdhouses in preparation for new visitors, and dispose of the nest in the trash or a good distance from the house as old nests will attract predators. Wild bird feeders should be cleaned periodically to remove mold and bacteria thus preventing the spread of disease. Scrub with a simple bleach solution of 1 to 10 parts water, and rinse thoroughly. This works just as effectively s any commercial bird feeder cleaning sprays.

    Welcome spring and happy birding!

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  • Bird Accessories,  Bird Houses,  Uncategorized,  Unique Birdhouses

    unique birdhouses for fantastic gifts!

    February 18, 2011 /

    ceramic vanilla cupcake birdhouseBluebirds are staking out houses in hopes of attracting a female, buds are appearing on trees, and bulbs are now sprouting. This could only mean spring is around the corner. I’m so ready for spring!

    It’s been a warm few days, but likely just a teaser. The dreaded cold snap will hit again-damaging all tender vegetation. But resident wild birds are pretty well-adapted to these kinds of weather changes. Help them thrive by providing proper nesting sites, a very scarce commodity.

    Unique birdhouses that are totally fun and functional, with ventilation, drainage and clean-outs help provide these critical nest sites birds so desperately need. Competition for bird houses from non-native species has taken it’s toll on our own cavity-dwelling birds. European Starlings and English House Sparrows are wicked in their destruction of Bluebird and Purple Martin eggs.

    Got someone on your list who’s due for a gift? Unique birdhouses make long-lasting and practical gifts to be enjoyed for many seasons. Putting a smile on your friend’s face while helping wild biWooden Fat Cat Hand Crafted Birdhouserds to thrive and flourish… what better gift for any nature enthusiast?

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