Backyard Birding Advice - Page 14
How to stabilize a bird bath
Bird baths can be on the unstable side whenever they are sat on the ground, but it can be quickly fixed if using fine gravel as a foundation mold.
Can bird feeders be too close together
Bird feeders can be too close if it means they are knocking each other in the process, birds appreciate grouped feeders but spacing can allow feeding in safety.
Where to hang Finch Sock
White fabric sock can be hung in greenery to be seen, yet to be hung in a tree the sock must be accessible - or it can be hung on a feeder pole above shrubs.
How to keep water in bird bath
Water can simply evaporate out of a bird bath in the sun, but to avoid wasting more water: add rocks, stabilize it, keep water depth shallow or simply fill it daily.
How often should you fill a bird feeder
How often should bird feeders be filled with bird food can be once every two weeks in milder conditions, while increasing to once a week in summer.
How to hang a bird feeder without a tree
Birds don't need a tree to feed in your yard, even if its what they forage on in the wild; instead you can use a bird feeder pole, bracket or a clothesline.
How to keep bird bath water moving
To keep bird bath water moving to attract birds, use a solar powered fountain, a battery operated ripple maker - or use a dripper for a continuous water flow.
How high should bird feeders be hung
Most people can hang a bird feeder of any kind at 4 feet above the ground; options to go higher can be because of pests or if the tree branch forces it.
Do suet feeders need a perch
Unlike any other kind of bird feeder, the suet feeder is by definition a perch; thus birds can cling onto the metal cage on any side including upside down.
Are Suet feeders good for birds
Your standard suet cakes or fat balls can benefit when placed in a feeder as it conserves the suet for longer, while the cage is open to all bird species.
