© DeadlyTeaParty Property Please join my nature page: www.facebook.com You’ll never guess what I came across today?? I CAME ACROSS A GOLDFINCH’S NEST; EVEN BETTER THE ACTUAL PAIR WERE MAKING IT!! I love these little birds; they are so bright and colourful; to be truthful I find it real had to get great videos of them!! Latin name Carduelis carduelis Family Finches (Fringillidae) Overview A highly coloured finch with a bright red face and yellow wing patch. Sociable, often breeding in loose colonies, they have a delightful liquid twittering song and call. Their long fine beaks allow them to extract otherwise inaccessible seeds from thistles and teasels. Increasingly they are visiting birdtables and feeders. In winter many UK goldfinches migrate as far south as Spain. Where to see them Anywhere there are scattered bushes and trees, rough ground with thistles and other seeding plants. Likes orchards, parks, gardens, heathland and commons. Less common in upland areas and most numerous in southern England. When to see them All year round. What they eat Seeds and insects in summer.

The Bird Cage … ( Pigeon Proof Bird Feeder ) … Due to recent problems with pigeons getting on to my bird feeders I decided to invest in this “Bird Cage”. I initially thought the gaps were going to be too small for the bullfinches to fit through, but I’m pleased to say I had no need to be concerned. Filmed on 16th March 2011 Video Produced by Goldfinch Garden (Wildlife in Cornwall)

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You can share the activity of the House Martin in my photograpy taken this morning on 29. August 2011.. the apple tree is two gardens away from my garden…..and when l come out these birds go in hiding – so they must have very good hearing or sense that l am outside…. therefore these pictures were taken from inside the conservatory….when they think l am inside……. Love my camera as you can see clear pictures of the apple tree….where l have discovered that they have made a nest…. you can have a closer look at the way the wings are white… and the white on the body…..

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Backyard birds can be very enjoyable. I can’t think of many thing that I would rather do with my grand children. Children often have a second sense when it comes to animals. It’s funny the way they behave when they see a bird or any other wildlife. What they say is unforgettable. “Look Papa there is a red one.” I still think of the little guy yelling it out. Call me mushy but I really do love it. Because of the great experiences with my grand children, I’ve learned to make my backyard much more bird friendly.

Making your backyard more bird friendly can be a simple task or an elaborately involved one. Some things as simple as to keep the grass longer in one place is enough to entice a ground nesting bird to nest there. Placement of bird houses, bird feeders, or even a bird bath will make the passer byes want to stop for a visit.

If you are willing to get serious then all natural areas made up of different layers of plant growth is what you need to think about. Like in the Northeast, high canopy trees such as Sugar Maple and Beech make up the high layer. They are dominant trees. Then comes the intermediate sized ones like the Hornbeam and the Serviceberry. Next comes the tall shrubs such as Spicebush and Witchhazel, then smaller shrubs such as aromatic Sumac and Mapleleaf Viburnum, and last we have the ground cover. Partridgeberry and Mosses are intertwined with vines such as Virginia Creeper and Wild Grape.

Birds use every single layer for a multitude of needs. The Wood Thrush usually sits atop the highest tree and sings from way up high. Their nests are built in the tall shrubs, they find their food digging in the leaves on the ground. They even build their nests with other layer materials, like Grapevine bark, leaves, and also mud.

When designing your garden just be sure to copy the layer effect. A good rule of thumb is to plant tall trees along the edge of your property. Followed by smaller trees, and as you get closer to your house plant some large shrubs, then small shrubs. After that when you you are close to your house put some ground cover, Bunch grasses, and Wildflowers. After these are well established, plant or encourage vines of some kind.

Different birds eat different foods at different times of the year. In the Spring birds need energy for parenting. Feeding on Blackberries, Mulberries, and Wild Cherries gives them just the energy they need. Fall feeding requires fatty fruits such as flowering Dogwood, Spicebush, and Mapleleaf Viburnum to build fat reserves for the long trip South. While winter stay birds need abundant,persistent fruits such as Conifers, Bayberries, Hawthorns, Crabapples, and Sumacs. The persistent fruits help them survive subfreezing temperatures. The same fruits are also important for early Spring migrants such as Bluebirds Robins, and Thrashers. So when you plan your garden make sure that you include a variety of plants that can help sustain the different birds that visit your garden all year long.

I’ve watched wildlife ever since I was very young. So after I got married to my wife she started going with me. Now I think she knows more than I do about wildlife and the outdoors. It brings me so much joy now bringing my grandchildren with me and teaching them about the outdoors. They love to sit and listen to the birds and outer things in the woods. That’s why we started this computer thing so other people could enjoy life more.

As garden bird house feeder a constant device placed out to supply bird food and the success of a bird feeder to attract birds that depends upon its placement and the kinds of seeds offered different species and to have different preferences. Garden bird feeders is a year round that is not only enjoyable but also helpful to some feathered friends who may need a little help during certain times of the year although this is a hard-pressed with nesting benefit from feeding as do their young who often come to the feeders.

Mostly garden bird feeders is to supply seeds such as Millet, Sunflower with oil and striped, Safflower, Thistle and rapeseed or canola seed to seed-eating birds. Bird feeders are often used for home as bird watching and many people keep web scams trained on feeders where birds often congregate and bird feeders are actually hung from a bird tables but there are other options, for some way it may be suspended from brackets or hooks that fit over tree branches and others may be attached to windows using suckers. However, during the breeding season you can help your garden visitors by leaving out your dining table leftovers as well as regular seed and feed plus a dish of water.

Indeed, garden bird feeders have important consideration in maintaining feeders, feed care should place enough birdseed into the feeder that birds can consume in two or three days, this will help to prevent the accumulation of wet and molding seeds, next is cleaning feeders this will help protect birds from disease by keeping your feeders clean, you should avoid overcrowding of feeders by placing numerous feeders from several feet apart, then keep feeding area and feeders clean, keep food storage containers dry and free of mold and fungus. You have to chose healthy feed because, when you place bird feeders in your garden, its like you’re creating a small restaurant and inviting birds to dine, it may be fast food or gourmet just be sure to provide plenty of space for your guests and simply provide several feeders and place them at various heights and distance so the birds won’t be look crowd.

Consider the protection against heat and cold houses that must be made well with adequate lumber so that young birds are protected from getting chances of too hot or too cold of the weather. You also have to consider the ventilation during the nesting season, it’s important for the nest to have adequate ventilation and this is well made houses under the leaves or roof ventilation in order to protect nests from overheating. Lastly the house maintenance, at the end of the nesting season, it is necessary to clean out the houses before leaving or storing for the winter. The insects or parasites may still be the debris and must be eliminated so that a nest may be safely built the next season, just make sure that your birdhouses has an easy access panel door for cleaning.

Bird watching in your backyard can be a fun and relaxing hobby while learning about the different bird species that live in your local area. Adding a bird house feeder to your garden is a great way to attract more birds to your backyard. There are many types of bird feeders available including Tray, Hopper, Hummingbird, Suet and Tube. One of the most popular styles of feeders is the tube feeder.

Tube Feeders: Tube feeders; just as the name implies, are a tube or tubes of clear plastic that have at least two ports with perches for the birds to access the seed. Most tube feeders fill from the top and will allow you to use a variety of mixed seeds, or peanuts whole or shelled. Different types of seed will attract different species of birds; however a good tip is to fill with black-oil sunflower seeds because of the large variety of bird species that enjoy it. Tube feeders are easy to hang from a tree limb or can be placed on a post. Look for a tube feeder with a removable base that allows for easy cleaning of the feeder. You can add a tray to the bottom of the feeder to attract lager birds and keep the seed from falling to the ground. However squirrels have been known to use this as a seating area.

Tray Feeders: Tray feeders; shaped like a serving tray or plate with raised edges make for excellent viewing as birds come to feed. Tray feeders can be hung from a tree limb be mounted on a pole, a deck railing, or placed a few inches above the ground on a tree stump. Any type of seed mixture can be use and because the seed is so visible to the birds, they find tray feeders easily. Because of the open design, a tray feeder is exposed to the weather and other wildlife such as squirrels. Another tray feeder style is the fly-through feeder. Essentially a tray feeder with a roof, all of the same principals apply, except the roof will protect the seed from the elements.

Hopper Feeders: Hopper feeders; sometimes referred to as bird house feeders, come in a variety of styles. Many have the look of Lanterns, Carriage Lights, and Gazebos. The added style of hopper feeders can make them wonderful garden décor as well as being functional. Any type of seed mixture can be used. Hopper feeders have a large seed capacity; many will hold 2 plus pounds of seed, so make sure that the hopper feeder you buy is made of quality material from a brand you can trust. Hopper feeders fill from the top with half of the roof on hinges, or the whole top may be removable. Clear plastic sides allow you to check seed level, with a ½ inch gap at the bottom to allow seed to release. The base of a hopper feeder allows even larger birds like Cardinals, Jays and Woodpeckers to stop in your yard.

Suet Feeders: Most suet feeders or suet cages are mounted directly to a tree trunk or large branch with a nail or cup hook. There are also suet feeders with a tail prop for woodpeckers to balance with their tail. They are intended to hang freely from a tree branch. If you’re not using a suet feeder, you’re missing an opportunity to attract a wider variety of birds. You see, not all birds eat seed. By adding a suet feeder you will attract non-seed eating birds like Woodpeckers, Bushtits, Nuthatches, Wrens, and Kinglets. Suet itself is rendered beef with other natural ingredients such as fruit and nuts, peanuts and corn meal there is also suet with a dash of hot pepper; which discourages squirrels and other mammals; but the birds still love it! Suet is formed into cakes or plugs and simply placed into the cage. Unused suet should be stored in the freezer or refrigerator for freshness. Here’s a quick tip; when first starting to use a suet feeder, smear the cage with a combination of peanut butter and bird seed. Sometimes birds don’t recognize suet as food but do recognize seed. This should jump-start activity at your suet feeder.

Hummingbird Feeders: Hummingbirds naturally eat small insects such as aphids, gnats and spider mites, but they also love nectar. If you want to attract more hummingbirds to your garden you will need to provide them with more nectar either with your plants or by adding a hummingbird feeder. Hummingbirds are instinctively attracted to red, so be sure to buy a red feeder. You should hang a nectar feeder away from seed feeders, and always provide fresh nectar by changing the nectar every three to four days. Using homemade nectar is less expensive and usually better for the birds. Simply use a mixture of four parts water to one part sugar. Always boil the water to remove impurities and to dissolve the sugar. There is no need to add food coloring.

So, if you’re looking to attract more birds to your backyard, adding one or two of these bird house feeders should do the trick. Always remember to follow the instructions for set-up and always keep your bird feeders clean and filled with fresh food for many years of enjoyment of our feathered friends.

If you love having birds in your garden, and you want to attract more to your backyard, we suggest adding a bird house feeder. Adding a bird feeder or two to your garden will not only provide a place for birds to come and eat, but also add enjoyment to your yard as you watch birds flock to your welcoming habitat.

This was bought as a squirrel-proof bird feeder, which I have adapted to hold additional sunflower seeds. Despite bending the bars to reduce the gaps, the younger squirrels have no trouble getting in, although they sometimes struggle to get out.

Like many people, you love watching birds, seeing them in your backyard, and love listening to the songs that they sing – and the more birds and bird species you attaract the more you can enjoy them.

Doing that is very, very simple. All you have to do is make your garden as bird friendly for them as possible.

Do that, and they will keep coming back day after day. After all, birds don’t need a lot to be happy. If you give them the basics – water, shelter, and food, they will be more than happy.

Water is an important necessity for birds. They will usually get most of the water that they need through a combination of insects that they eat, wild fruits, the rain, and even the morning dew. In the winter time, they can get some of it from snow.

But, what they love best is open water, if they can find it. It gives them a chance to bathe and clean their wings. So, if you can manage to find a place for a bird bath in your garden, that alone will attract a lot of birds to your yard. This is especially true in the winter time when open water can be hard to find. In the winter, a heated bird bath makes all the difference in the world as it prevents the water from freezing.

Shelter is the second big thing that birds look for. They need it for a few reasons. Shelter helps to protect them from predators, it gives them shelter from the elements, and it gives them a place where they can set up nests and raise their young.

And, if you can find places to put them, bird houses will be appreciated also and will give them another reason to choose your garden to raise their young instead of somewhere else.

Lastly, birds need food. At certain times of the year, when insects are plentiful, food is not a big problem for birds. But in times of drought or in the winter, food can sometimes be hard to find.

In addition, when it is cold outside, birds need to eat a lot more food than normal simply to keep warm. So at a time when they most need food, they can find that it is in scarce supply. If, however, you can help them out by providing feeders filled with their favorite food, once they locate the feeder, you can be sure that they will continue to come back for more.