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Creating a Bee Watering Station in Your Garden

Creating a Bee Watering Station in Your Garden

Establishing a watering station can be easier and cheaper than you think. Simply use a large clay pot saucer or shallow dish to fill with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water in your garden station so bees can find it more easily – they navigate by scent! Place this bee-attracting spot near flowers they find irresistible. Design Bees play an essential role in pollinating flowers and vegetables, so it is vital that they have access to clean water for survival. Water keeps bees hydrated during hot weather while helping dissolving crystalized honey that feeds their larvae. Bee-friendly …

Inviting Feathered Friends to Your Birdbath

Inviting Feathered Friends to Your Birdbath

There is something inherently peaceful about watching birds flutter about in your garden. The simple addition of a birdbath can transform your outdoor space into a lively sanctuary that beautifies the area and plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. Bird enthusiasts and casual observers alike can enjoy the flurry of activity that a well-placed birdbath attracts. Birdbaths serve as vital water sources for birds, particularly in regions where natural water sources may be scarce. By providing a reliable spot for birds to drink and bathe, you contribute to their well-being and increase the chances of observing a variety …

Wildlife - Using Cracked Corn As Bird Food

Using Cracked Corn As Bird Food

Cracked corn is exactly what it sounds like: dried corn kernels broken into smaller, manageable pieces. This process makes the corn more accessible to a broader range of birds, not just those that can handle whole kernels. Cracked corn is rich in carbohydrates and fats, making it an excellent energy source for birds, especially during the colder months when food is scarce. Benefits of Using Cracked Corn Tips for Using Cracked Corn Effectively Best Bird Feeder Styles for Cracked Corn Implementation and Maintenance To maximize the benefits of using cracked corn in your backyard, consider the following: Conclusion Cracked corn …

Bird Bath Essentials: How to Attract and Safeguard Your Feathered Friends

Bird Bath Essentials: How to Attract and Safeguard Your Feathered Friends

Creating a bird bath in your garden or outdoor space is a wonderful way to attract and support local bird populations. Not only does it provide a vital source of water for birds for drinking and bathing, but it also offers a unique opportunity to observe these beautiful creatures up close. However, to ensure that your bird bath is both safe and inviting for birds, there are several do’s, don’ts, and tips to consider. This article will guide you through the essentials of setting up and maintaining a bird bath effectively. Do’s 1. Choose the Right Location Place your bird …

Wildlife - Inviting Toads To Your Yard And Garden

Inviting Toads To Your Yard And Garden

If you’d like to attract toads to your garden, there are several things that you should do. Plants that attract toads include water-loving plants like lilies, mint, and sweet sage. Avoid using chemicals and watering plants too often. Toads need a moist habitat, so they need a water dish and plants that require lots of moisture. Plants that attract toads A lot of gardeners fail to consider toads, which are beneficial for your garden. These amphibians are not only attracted to plants, but they also provide excellent pest control services. Whether you have a garden allotment or a small sandbox, …

Pets And Wildlife - Things To Know About Cardinal Birds

Things To Know About Cardinal Birds

Your backyard bird feeders likely already draw cardinals; just by keeping them filled with sunflower and safflower seeds, cracked corn, fruit, berries, and tree buds, you are drawing them. But did you know they live year-round in your neighborhood? Many have witnessed male cardinals aggressively defend their breeding territory from other male birds by striking back against themselves in mirrors in springtime, striking their reflection with an intense display of territorial behavior. Brilliant Red Plumage As one of our backyard feeder’s regular visitors, the Northern Cardinal is one of our most familiar and beloved bird species. Characterized by a bright …

Pets And Wildlife - Facts to Know About the House Finches in the USA

Facts to Know About the House Finches in the USA

House Finches have spread rapidly since being introduced into Long Island, New York in the 1940s, becoming one of the most common sightings at backyard feeders today. They prefer urban and suburban settings, though they may also be found in arid deserts, grassland, and chaparral areas. They prefer unbroken forests with dense brush to dense patches of forest where their presence would otherwise be limited. Habitat House finches are highly adaptable birds that can thrive in many habitats, from urban settings and city parks to rural environments and even arid deserts. Most house finch breeding territories lie across western North …

Wildlife - How to Help Wild Birds in Hot Weather

How to Help Wild Birds in Hot Weather

In this heat wave, you can do several things to make your garden more pleasant for birds. You can add ice to your bird bath, put extra water in it, and minimize pruning. You can also add a small fountain for the birds to enjoy. Misters help birds stay cool in hot weather. Besides, they are also a lot of fun to watch! Here are some tips to help wild birds survive the summer heat: Wild Birds Suffer From Heat And Drought To The current blazing heat wave is taking a toll on many species, including birds. But unlike us, …

Pets And Wildlife - Do Bushes and Shrubs Protect Birds From House Cats

Do Bushes and Shrubs Protect Birds From House Cats?

Shrubs add beauty and soften strong architectural lines surrounding homes and gardens, while providing frames for flower beds to showcase blooms throughout the seasons. Evergreen shrubs like holly, boxwood and Japanese yew offer birds year-round nesting locations; making them an excellent addition to more classically landscaped yards. Berried-producing plants such as Cranberry Myrtle Wax Myrtle Nandina Pyracantha also produce food during winter for birds to feast upon. Physical Barriers Physical structures of plants serve as their first line of defense against pathogens. Wax and cuticle layers protect their surfaces; stomata located under leaves regulate what enters and exits; cell walls …

Wildlife - Do You Feed the Birds in Your Garden

Do You Feed the Birds in Your Garden?

Do you feed the birds in your garden? If so, you are not alone. Many gardeners leave out peanuts. While peanuts require more energy to digest, sunflower hearts are more energy-efficient. Larger birds, such as tits, can handle peanuts. Dried foods are suitable year-round. In spring and summer, live mealworms and rehydrated mealworms are suitable. Providing these insects with moisture will ensure healthy chicks in their nests. Sunflower seeds You can attract birds to your garden with sunflower seeds. Sunflowers are not only good for feeding birds, but they are also a favorite of mice, squirrels, and hedgehogs. The seeds, …