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| Birds Like Gardens With A Natural Place To Nest |
Birds are attracted to a garden by the lure of four different elements:
plants, nesting materials, food, and water. Which means that birds don’t just come
to any garden that has a bird feeder.
In order for birds to want to visit you
in your garden and stay for a while, you have to make your garden a place that
has the elements they need, placed in such a way that makes your garden comfortable
for them.
Plants And Trees Are The Most Important Elements
While many people think that food is the most important thing to
attract birds to a garden, it is actually the plants, trees and bushes that
attract birds to any place where they plan to stay for a little while. This is
because plant life is the place where birds can seek shelter and also roost
while they rest or digest food. Bushes are also places where birds can
socialize and sing, which is really why you want them around.
Check your local information to see what kinds of birds are in your
area and what kinds of trees and hedges they like. Trees and bushes with lots
of foliage and places to land are perfect for birds to seek cover and also
build nests if you want them to stay longer.
Nesting Materials Will Encourage Birds To Stay
Many people think of traditional birdhouses when they think of nests
for birds, but nesting boxes also make suitable places for birds to live and
raise their young. You can make your
own, or you can buy ready-made nesting boxes and birdhouses at many places
online.
Also, to help things along, you can put out nesting supplies. However,
make sure to leave the birdhouses and nesting boxes bare. Birds won’t go in a
nest that contains materials arranged by human hands. Instead, leave supplies
of bit of wool, grasses and twigs lying about (neatly of course), so that birds
may pick their own materials to build their nests.
Food For The Birds
Now that your birds have a place to socialize and a place to nest, it
is time to think about what they will eat. Premade bird feeders are the easiest
to put up and are also inexpensive. They come in a great variety of designs, so
you can match them to the style of your garden.
Bird feeders should be put up on some kind of post, so that cats and
other animals cannot get to the feed, or more importantly, the birds
themselves.
Any hardware store or department store will have bird feed that is
suitable for attracting outdoor birds. Once again, it is important to find out
what kinds of birds are in your area before you buy bird seed. It is also wise to buy food for songbirds or
birds that you will want to sit and watch while you are in your garden. Be
careful not to buy food that will attract pesky birds that will take over your
garden.
Water For The Birds
Finally, your birds will need some source of water if you want them to
stay around. Stone birdbaths are the obvious choice, but birds aren’t picky.
Any basin of water that is a few centimeters deep will give them a place to
bathe and drink and make your garden their favorite one in the neighborhood!
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