When you're selecting plants that attract birds to your yard, choose ones suited to the region you live in, the species of birds that are native to or migrate through your area, and provide the birds with sources of water and shelter. By Elece Hollis |
Did you know you can plant flowers in your yard that will attract beautiful songbirds? You can listen to the sweet music of songbirds by planting the flowers songbirds love. By Mary P Ivy |
Take a look outside, and you'll probably see a winged visitor or two flying by. If you enjoy watching birds and would like to get better acquainted with the many different types in your area, you can easily coax them to your own backyard sanctuary simply by supplying their most important needs: shelter, food, and water. |
Do you know how to go about identifying backyard birds that can be helpful? Hummingbirds eat aphids off of leaves and flowers, as well as gnats and fruit flies. By Tammy Biondi |
Birds need clean water, so if you have hanging bird baths or any other type of bird bath, you'll definitely need to take the time to clean it as frequently as possible. By Lisa Bower |
An outdoor solar bird bath is a great way to not only dress up any yard but also to attract birds to your home. By Lisa Bower |
Several years ago, our family noticed that the bird population was dropping in our area as a result of new development. Trees were being torn down, habitats and food sources were being destroyed. The song birds and house finches were disappearing, and replaced by scavengers, such as crows, gulls and magpies. |
So you get the fancy new bird feeder. You pick up the biggest bag of birdseed the grocery store offers. You put them together and eagerly look out your window. Sure, you're attracting a few birds here and there but you were really hoping to experience the wide variety of birds roaming your area rather than just a measly few. By Connie Earl Robertson |
Many types of birds populate North America, but some are more likely to be spotted by the birdwatcher. By Laura Evans |
Learning how to make a bird bath will save you money, plus its a fun project that will introduce you to the process of hammering metals. By Rachel Mork |
