Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Using A Window Bird Feeder To Bring Nature Into Your House

By Debra Garrison


Many people try to find ways to get closer to nature. Watching birds, squirrels, and other creatures can make you feel so close with nature. A walk through the park or a hike in the forest can show you a variety of beautiful creatures, but you don't have to go far to see nature's beauty. You can enjoy the beauty of nature right in your backyard, or from the comfort of your home. The easiest way to do this is by attaching a window bird feeder to your home.

People have been feeding birds for a long time. It can be so enjoyable to bring different kinds of fowl to your yard. Depending on the kind of feeder and seeds you use you can attract any number of aviary creatures.

If attracting a wide selection of birds is important to you, using a feed with black sunflower seed may be the best option. Black sunflower seeds are attractive to most birds that consume seeds. The biggest variety of birds would also be drawn by using a tray feeder.

When your goal is to attract a specific kind of bird you will need to use a specific kind of feed and a specific kind of feeder. You can also use a variety of different feeders. This will allow you to attract many different kinds of birds.

Insect eating birds, such as woodpeckers, jays, or chickadees, are attracted by suet. Hummingbirds are attracted by feeders that are bright in color and filled with nectar. Hopper feeders attract cardinals, sparrows, and finches.

Using window feeders, however, can afford you an excellent view of many birds. These are held up by suctioning to the glass or hooking to the frame. Birds like the titmouse, finch, and chickadee are attracted to them.

A window version is also the safest kind for the birds. They are easy to clean which means bacteria won't build up in the seed due to water exposure. They also prevent the problem of birds flying into the window and getting injured, which is common with stand feeders that are placed too close to windows.

Pets and children can be very interested in watching them as well. It is educational for children to see the birds in their natural habitat. It can even be a game for the children to research the kinds of birds they are seeing and to draw them.

If you have an indoor cat, this is a great way to keep it entertained. It causes the cat to feel like it is exploring outside, but the birds stay safely on the other side of the glass. Dogs also like watching birds, and they especially like watching any squirrels that may wander onto a tray feeder.

The use of a window bird feeder is just one of the many options that you may choose from. However, no matter what option you choose, make sure not to provide any food in the winter. While many people assume this is helpful to the birds, it actually disrupts their patterns of migration.




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