How To Squirrel Proof Your Bird Feeder

They know when it's time to head south, and will head in that direction when they are ready. They are actually different birds each week, as each wave moves south, hummingbirds from further north take their place.“There's a a tiny hummingbird-like creature...

Or, you can provide platform feeders along with hanging feeders. For that reason, it's a great idea to put a dish under your feeder, or simply move it around your yard frequently. The birds will enjoy picking any leftover tasty bits from the dry plants,...

As a teenager he carved his own set of wooden cross-country skis, and as an adult worked as a mechanical engineer, first on ships, then at The Scarborough General Hospital. Each flower and grain of branched wood was carved with as much realistic detail...

Bill Hilton Jr. is one of those people, and most graciously answered my questions recently here in west KY's Land Between The Lakes, where he was banding hummingbirds, and educating the public on these winged jewels.“What plants are best for attracting...

He didn't realize it was a tiny bit closer to the house each time. Little by little, the people in the house were tricking the little squirrel to come closer.It finally happened, the peanut was right on the doorstep of the house, but the little squirrel...

The hardest part of rendering may be finding the fat. The birds in your neighborhood don't care if you spend $1 or $20 for the suet in the feeder. It lasts forever in the freezer. When it is firm, dump it out on wax paper and slice like bread.

Yes I'm frugal and environmentally conscious. Drill holes to hang it from a tree or set it on the ground for ground feeders.— Old mailboxes provide cover for smaller birds. Wicker baskets are often used for houses and roosting pockets.

Beauty is not necessary at this point, but the security of the end pieces is important.Voila'! You have created a wreath and attached it to a tree limb with very little effort. Gather your kids, your grandkids, or even your spouse and collect those trimmed...

But they liked the Opus bottle feeder, too. It was a little more trouble to clean, but the glass bottle can be put in the dishwasher.Now it was time to shop for a window feeder. On July 21st, we were relaxing in our pool and saw our first hummer, feeding...

In Gardening for the Birds, Thomas G. Butterflies need native plants for the caterpillars to survive and although they may not be as showy as commercially available hybrids, natives are vital to their survival.

It seems like there should be something more that could be done with a tree that was once so lovely Yes! You can make a peanut butter and suet feeder for your feathered friends! The feeder attracts all sorts of local songbirds: Downy Woodpeckers, Nuthatches,...

Add a few pine cones into your Christmas decor as well.Pine cones aren't just for bird feeders anymore. Add instructions on the gift tag, stating that placed on top of crumpled newspaper, these cones will help start the fire.Pine cones can also be used...

It is believed that some early nests were lost in the south, and some mature birds further north as well. From what observers were able to tell, it is believed that females that lost nests due to the freeze did recycle their systems and brood again.

Far more cost-effective is sugar water. The commercial stuff is fine for the sake of convenience. Let it come to room temperature before filling the feeder. Lots of birds love eating mealworms, so choose your feeder type and location wisely.

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This spring, I'll spend some of that seed money to add even more to the winter smorgasbord! Something that will last longer than a day or two, and give me enjoyment all summer long.

Move your botanicals around until you are pleased with the design. You will need several coats to cover it, but since they are light coats, they dry quickly.Spray in a wind-free area and take care not to dislodge the plants.

Sometimes I speak softly to the birds in the hopes that they will catch my appreciation for them, all the while silently realizing that my camera lens DOES resemble a firearm and that I AM shooting.

High-tensile, electric-wire fencing with strands spaced 6 inches at the bottom graduating to 12 inches at the top so predators cannot squeeze through is another option. Don't employ all of these tactics at once.

It is music to my ears to hear them in greater numbers again as I eagerly anticipate birding in the fall and winter with a 55–300mm camera lens that acts as my birding binoculars.I discovered a young mockingbird in the top of the Norway Spruce today.

In "stone fruits" (peach, plum, and other drupes), the endocarp is the fruit itself, and it surrounds the actual seed--the pit. (It helps me to think of mammals: sperm from the father, placenta from theout and form new plants instantly, which has allowed...

So what is a bird lover to do? For added protection, grease the pole with vegetable oil to make it extra slippery.– Squirrels will eat most kinds of bird seed, but there are a few they don't like.

He remembered the way back down the hill and through the yards. He felt the wet ice and the wind on his little face, and then the hard thud as the branch hit the ground. The fountain where they got fresh water was missing its head, but it still had water...

You may need to tap their beaks against the cork until you see them get the idea. When they got hungry enough, tapping on the corks started making sense to them. Hens eat the feed, leaving little to nothing for freeloading vermin.

But Macho had him cornered, caught like a baseball player in a run down between 2nd and 3rd base. She gave the signal for STAY to Macho, and he didn't move despite Mr. Squirrelah being so close.

Gardeners love the outdoors and are great conservationists, so incorporating bird feeding stations is instinctual to many of us. You should only keep enough seed on the platform that the birds can clean up in a couple of days.

After seeing an article about laying down that plastic bird netting to discourage cats from digging in the flower beds, I decided to try the concept over my planters and seed-starter pots.