Attract Wild Birds to Your Garden
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There are many ways to attract wild birds to your garden and we discuss some of them here. Probably the easiest way is to provide a source of the foods they like and somewhere safe for them to eat it. This is especially needed during the winter months when their natural food may be scarce.
Set up feeding stations designed to attract different species of wild birds. If you would like to attract the many species of finches to your garden hang up a thistle feeder containing the small thistle seeds they love. For hummingbirds a specially designed hummingbird feeder filled with nectar will attract these lovely birds. Other types of bird feeder are tube feeders which help to keep seeds dry and window feeders which allow you to watch the birds from inside your home. Hang the feeders in a shady spot with special care to keep them away from predators. Regularly check the food to ensure it is dry and free from mold.
Another way to attract the birds is to provide a source of clean water for drinking and bathing. A simple pan of water can be placed on the ground and regularly replaced if it becomes dirty. Many birds like to drink and bathe at ground level. A bird bath will attract other birds and can incorporate a dripper which attracts the birds through the sound of running water. It will also agitate the water enough to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in the bird bath. To attract wild birds all year around you could use a heated bird bath to prevent ice during the colder weather.
Letting a small area of your garden grow wild and scattering wild flower seeds will provide a natural and safe environment for the birds. If you have a cat fit her with a collar with a bell to warn the birds!
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We have just got some slopping land in north devon with a wood and stream on it we want to attract as much wildlife plants and animals to live on the land for we are very keen on green life.
This website was very helpfull in helping with the birds is there any others we can visit to help?
We have even seen white tail deer on the land. Thank you