Backyard Birding Advice - Page 8
What to put on a bird table
What common bird food added on top of a bird table must be a mix of seeds that include sunflower seeds, then add mealworms plus fruits for a balanced diet.
Do Finches like bird baths
House Finches in particular can be attracted to a bird bath if the water level is at 1 inch or less, the bird bath is clearly visible yet utilizes moving water.
Best way to hang a bird feeder
Never depend on a too small hoop or short wire length attached to a feeder, thus its vital to use a longer wire or wider hoop to get over a thick branch or bracket.
How do you organize a bird feeder
Whichever direction birds are found to arrive at your bird feeders throughout the day, is the location bird feeders must be hung, preferably in a lit up area.
How close can Hummingbird feeders be
You'd want to space out two or more feeders a minimum of 1 foot apart, any closer could lead to each feeders perches or port wells becoming inaccessible.
Best color for bird house
Ultimately the best color a wooden bird house can be is in its natural wooden tone; after that do match the bird house color theme to where its situated.
Should bird bath be near feeder
Bird baths set near to bird feeders is a tried and tested method of tempting birds over to a bird bath, but not so close the bath becomes a poop trap.
How many bird feeders is too many
Bird feeder poles usually have the 5 spaces, thus to utilize any more feeders could be going over the top, with feeders untouched or food wasting.
Is my bird feeder too high
To tell if your bird feeder is too high off the ground is if you cannot reach it with ease, or have trouble doing so, but birds don't mind feeding way off the ground.
Can bird feeders be in the sun
Bird feeders can be in the sun if you experience fair temperature in summer, though a shaded area for bird feeders certainly can sustain bird feed for longer.
