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Published 14th March 2021

Do Hummingbird feeders need shade

Hummingbird feeders are expected to benefit with a shaded location, but there's no guarantee the conditions created will maintain the nectar.

Published 11th March 2021

What makes a Bluebird house, a Bluebird house

What is so unique about a Bluebird house is its use of a 1-1/2 inch entry hole; 8 inch high hole position; floor size of 4 by 4 inches; must be 10 inches tall.

Published 10th March 2021

Should Hummingbird feeders be high or low

I don't believe a hummingbird feeder can be too high, as the further up the safer it becomes, whereas a lower location is not without concern.

Published 10th March 2021

How to make a birdhouse hole smaller

With a little know-how it is possible to reduce the size of a birdhouse entry hole, with use of a DIY block of wood or a metal ring, baring the new hole size.

Published 9th March 2021

Should bird feeders be kept full

Do avoid filling your bird feeders to the top as wastage is a high probability; fill a third of the way or half way up, then use more or less as you see fit.

Published 8th March 2021

Is it GOOD to feed wild birds

You should be cautious when feeding wild birds in your backyard as to not accidentally poison them, but as a whole it can only be a good thing to feed birds.

Published 7th March 2021

Should bird feeders be brought in at night

Feeders should be brought in at night if an overnight forecast is expected to uproot the feeders, but as a rule feeders shouldn't really be disturbed.

Published 5th March 2021

Can bird feeders be too high

Feeders can be way off the ground if the height is made accessible to you, but a 4 to 6 feet placement is more standard, yet made easier to bird watch.

Published 5th March 2021

Where do you hang a suet feeder

Rely on the natural cover of a tree or hedgerow if available to you; if not you can make use of a bird feeding station to hang a suet feeder securely.

Published 4th March 2021

Do birds like hanging bird baths

Birds can be attracted to a hanging bird bath as much as a more stable stand version; it can be more restricted but location in the yard matters most.