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Backyard Birding Advice - Page 9

Published 15th April 2022

How to keep bird feeders dry

Feeders which are kept dry can keep bird food for longer as its avoids the germination process kicking in, with a squirrel baffle or tree providing shelter.

Published 12th April 2022

Do Robins eat at bird feeders

Robins do and can use a bird feeder although what they would normally eat in the yard tends to not be made available in your average bird feeder.

Published 10th April 2022

Where to place bird feeder pole

Bird feeder pole would need to be sat in the middle of the lawn but placed where you can watch birds with a clear line of sight, remaining unseen or heard.

Published 4th April 2022

Can a birdhouse be too big

Build a birdhouse with the correct size internal dimensions to guarantee the birdhouse being fully compliant with the species it was intended for.

Published 2nd April 2022

How to attract birds without a feeder

Birds will be happy to feed off a dish or plate of any kind if its seen and accessible; use it primarily for all kinds of bird food with a water dish nearby.

Published 25th March 2022

How deep is a bird bath

Depth of a bird bath can vary greatly from one brand to the next, but with use of pebbles a too deep bird bath bowl can be made into a safe shallow depth.

Published 19th March 2022

Can a bird feeder be too small

Small bird feeders aren't all that practical for most birds but can be compatible with others; using a too small bird feeder would be found to kick of most birds.

Published 17th March 2022

Do Bluebird houses need a perch

Bluebirds themselves can exit and enter a bird house without assistance of a perch of any kind, only the perch can assist predators gaining access.

Published 14th March 2022

Can Hummingbird feeders be hung low

When a hummingbird feeder can be hung low is if it remains untouched at all times, in a busier yard with pets, wildlife or predators, then higher up it must go.

Published 13th March 2022

Can Hummingbird feeders be in the sun

While hummingbird feeders can be in the sun, as its what hummers like the most; nectar can spoil under the heat so shade must be a priority at all times.