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Tips on Bird Watching
Birds are amazing creatures and a delight to watch. It is no wonder there are so many people that enjoy bird watching. With their graceful aerodynamics, ability to defy gravity and their many species. Whether you bird watch from you backyard or travel to distance places to see rare species, bird watching can be enjoyed anywhere. Here are a few tips to make your bird watching experience more enjoyable.
~You will need a good camera or video camera
~For best bird watching you will need binoculars, and a spotting scope with tripod, a notepad
~Pick up a field guides for your area to help you identify the birds.
~Read about the birds habitats to help find them.
~Plant flowers or hang a bird feed to attract your favorite birds
Preparing for Summer-Adding Charm to Your Backyard
Summer is just around the corner and if you are anything like me you are looking forward to those warm summer days by the pool, grilling and having picnics. There is no reason to have a dull backyard when you can add charm and with some simple touches. Add a wind chime to your patio or a garden statue in your flower beds. Another item that will make your backyard look more inviting is a hammock swaying in the breeze. Bird feeders are also an inexpensive touch that will add charm to any backyard. So give your backyard a little character by spiffing it up.
How To Make Hummingbird Food
Some of the most common flowers that will attract hummingbirds to your garden are bee balm, hollyhock, hibiscus, trumpet honeysuckle, clematis, impatiens, phlox and fuchsias. But hanging a hummingbird feeder where you can easily see it is probably the best way to observe the hummingbirds in action.
Why buy costly hummingbird nector when you can make it yourself. Making hummingbird food is as simple as boiling a pan of water.
Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
Combine 1 part sugar to 4 parts water
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil
Add 1/4 cup of sugar
Stir until dissolved
Let cool, store in the refrigerator until ready to use
Do not add food coloring
Cleaning your hummingbird feeder is recommended on a weekly basis.
What to feed birds during the cold season
When leaves change and fall from the trees we know winter is not to far away. During the winter months people expect all the birds to fly south for the winter but there are some species that can still be seen amongst the bare branches. Bird watching can still be enjoyed at this time of year. With the right bird food and a bird feeder, such as the Wood White Gazebo Birdfeeder, these little feathered friends can be enjoyed year round.
Black sunflower seeds are highly recommended for use in bird feeders because they attract a wide variety of birds, have a high ratio of meat to shell, and are high in fat content. Other common birdseeds include nyjer seed, or thistle seed, a favorite of goldfinches, millet for sparrows and juncos, and safflower for cardinals, among others. Not all birds eat seeds. Suet (beef or mutton fat) is recommended for insect-eating birds like nuthatches and woodpeckers. One word of caution. Place bird feeder a safe distance for the house to prevent the birds from flying into the windows.
Reference
Wikipedia®
1. ^ a b c d What to Feed Birds and Seeds and Grains for Birds. Project FeederWatch. Retrieved on August 23, 2006
2. ^ a b c Porter, Diane. Winter Bird Feeder: Keep Them Coming Back. Retrieved on August 23, 2006.
