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    Choose a Recycled Blue Bird House This Time

    June 18, 2009 /

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    Over time, wooden birdhouses tend to weather, and if you happen to have pesky squirrels who like to gnaw on wood…well, this doesn’t help much either.  The new recycled birding products are constructed to last a lifetime, and most come with manufacturer’s guarantees to never crack, split or fade.  They may cost a few dollars more, but the investment is well worth it.  Aside from a durable, long lasting product, you’ll be helping to keep plastics out of landfills, and every little bit does matter!

    The recycled blue bird house pictured above is made from 43 plastic containers, is of the highest quality and approved by the North American Bluebird Society (NABS).  Look for this symbol when purchasing a bluebird house to ensure it meets proper standards for bluebirds.

    Blue Bird House NABS Symbolbluebird house - NABS Symbol

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  • Bird Accessories,  Bird Feeders,  Bird Houses,  Blue Bird Houses,  Bluebird Feeders,  Bluebird Houses,  Uncategorized

    Both Bluebird Houses are Finally Occupied!

    June 16, 2009 /

    bluebird houses

    In my yard I have three bluebird houses, that were for the longest time, vacant.  They are pole mounted and all have squirrel baffles below the house for protection from predators.  The bluebirds use and enjoy the multiple birdbaths around the yard, but I think the reason they decided to finally take up residence is….the meal worms!

    Back in early spring I put up a new bluebird feeder and tried a few types of food.  Nothing seemed to work, and I was really bummed at having spent good money on a recycled bluebird feeder, a new pole and yet another baffle. (The squirrels are just ridiculous in my yard-even though they have plent to eat too!)

    Then I found a company where bulk mealworms could be purchased, so an order for 10,000 mealworms was placed with overnight delivery.  That’s all it took!  The bluebirds wait for me each morning to put their worms in the feeder, and the action starts.  It’s great to watch them, and the effort has paid off because there are nests in all three bluebird houses.

    Is it any wonder that all my critters (inside and outside) eat better than me?

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  • Bird Accessories,  Bird Feeders,  Hummingbird Feeders,  Nesting Material,  Uncategorized,  Window Hummingbird Feeder

    Place this Near Your Window Hummingbird Feeder

    June 15, 2009 /

    window hummingbird feederwindow hummingbird nesting mterialIf you enjoy watching hummingbirds and have feeders in your yard to attract them, why not also encourage them to stay a while and nest there too?

    A new product called Hummer Helper is specifically designed for hummingbirds.  It encourages them to nest naturally and nearby, thus increasing hummer population in your immediate area.  It has even been endorsed by The Hummingbird Society.

    If you have a window hummingbird feeder, hang the hummer helper nearby to encourage tiny jewels to set up house in your backyard.  You’ll likely see more hummingbirds at feeders as fledglings begin feeding as well.  Since hummingbirds practice “site fidelity” there’s a strong chance you’ll see a greater increase in hummingbirds at your feeders each year.

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