*CALLING ALL BIRD WATCHERS* Bird garden/ sanctuary plan?
August 18, 2010 Bird House Feeder
weeyell, question says most, but i’m thinking of not only plants that would attracts hummingbirds and songbirds but feeders (humming and song), bird houses, nesting material bag, trees, bird baths (fancy ones!), etc. It has to fit into like 8′ by 8′ and money’s not really a concern (I mean, it can’t go crazy lyk ,000 or something but u kno what I mean)
BTW: I live in the suburbs of San Diego, CA if that changes anything…
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Hummingbirds are fun, entertaining, full of energy and it’s easy to attract hummingbirds.
Hello,
Congrats on creating a backyard bird sanctuary. Sounds like a great time. I hope the information below helps!
Gardening For Hummingbirds
How do you attract hummingbirds to your garden? Think red! Hummers are attracted to bright red flowering plants. Try planting the following:Gardens that Attract Hummingbirds
1. Bee Balm – A gorgeous flowering plant reminiscent of an exploding crimson firework. When planting Bee Balm choose a place a site with full sun to light shade and rich, well-drained soil.
2. Cigar Plant – a long tubular plant with orange-red blooms. At the end of the long tube, is a thin pistil that look like a the flower is sticking out its tongue at onlookers. It withstands heat well and will thrive in full sun to part shade.
3. Trumpet Honeysuckle – an enticing flower available in red, orange, and yellow blooms. This plant will climb well so should be positioned near a fence.
4. Cardinal Flower – was named after the Cardinal, a strikingly-colored bird that commands attention. This plant can grow up to four feet tall in partial shade to full sun.
<b>Gardening for Other Bird Species</b>
Make sure to plant berry-producing shrubs in your garden. Berries tend to attract a great variety of birds, including cedar waxwings, grosbeaks, robins, thrushes, bluebirds and much more. Some plants to consider: bayberries, brambles, grapes, hollies, mulberries, juneberries, and elderberries.
The next thing you will want is a water source. I think there is a wonderful selection of bird baths at YourBirdoasis.com – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/birdbath-garden-birdbath.html. This store also has a wide variety of:
1. Decorative Bird Houses – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/birdhouse-decorative-birdhouses.html
2. Nesting Boxes and nesting materials- http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/birdhouse-nesting-boxes.html
3. Feeders – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/feeders-for-birds-decorative-bird-feeders.html
4. Black Oil Sunflower Seed (best seed to use in your feeders for the widest variety of bird species) – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/cmcbos25.html
Best of luck and happy birding!!!
The San Diego area is great birding country. You can put up several humming bird feeders and a grain feeder and if you have some shrubs or trees close to or in your yard you will attract a varity of birds. Also add a sock feeder with thistle seeds adds to the varity. Provide a feeder with some sunflower seeds. Provide a source of dripping water and you will get more birds. If you want more ideas Google: Attracting backyard birds. Another source of help would be San Diego Audobon Society. They have plans for a recirculating bird bath on their web site and if you phone them their members would give you even more suggestions.
Bee Balm and fuchsia are great for attracting hummingbirds! I would also put up hummingbird feeders and a regular feeder with black oil sunflower seeds. I find the most birds LOVE them! (The chickadees will throw the other seeds out to get to them. LOL!)
Also, a birdbath or fountain with a mister for the hummingbirds. And how about some fairy and angel statues.
It sounds like fun! Good luck!