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We’ve had an unusally warm spring. Beautiful as a matter of fact! That being said the last few days have been cooler and rainy. We need the rain so I’m not complaining. This morning while I was sitting on the porch looking out over the farm and watching the birds. I was surprised by a tiny little visitor. We have our first hummingbird of the year. This was one of the ruby throated. I can’t say that we’ve ever seen a ruby here until now. They are absolutely exquiste.
Nesting FAQs By Bill Thompson, III Editor | Bird Watcher’s Digest
Whether you’ve purposely set up a series of nest boxes or just discovered an unexpected bird nest in the bushes in your backyard, you’re likely to have a few questions. Nesting birds are exciting but also inherently vulnerable, and it’s only natural to want to make sure you’re doing the right things to facilitate the birds’ success. Below are answers to a few of the common questions and concerns that come up in spring when nesting birds are busiest!
Q: If you touch a baby bird that has fallen from its nest, will the parents detect your scent and abandon it?
A: No, most birds do not have a very well-developed sense of smell. However, most mammalian predators (skunks, foxes, raccoons, weasels, etc.) do have a good sense of smell and may follow your scent trail to a bird’s nest. If you are going to handle a baby bird be sure to place it out of harm’s way, back in the nest, or in an open-topped cardboard box propped in a tree. However, many bird species are equipped to survive outside the nest at a very young age. These species include many shorebirds, gamebirds, and birds such as robins and wrens.
Fairy-tale fantasy birdhouse mounts quickly onto any wall, post or tree trunk, creating a quirky decoration and a welcome rest stop for weary flyers. Back contains a mounting slot and trap door for easy cleaning.
All the little birdies will love this elegant birdhouse that adds a touch of genteel charm to your garden with a slender steep roof shape an gingerbread trimmed balcony. Mutiple entries for easy in and out.
I have surely missed hearing the birds sing. At last the last few days with the warmer temperatures the birds are coming back! I sit on the porch and listen to them call and sing to each other as they flit about looking for materials to build their nests. I love the decorative birdhouses and have several. Are you a fan of backyard birding?
What a fun way to decorate and still give a bird shelter during the holidays. Everyone’s welcome for the holidays, including your fine feathered friends!
A clever Christmas tree ornament doing double duty as a minature decorative birdhouses. Hang this ornament on your Christmas Tree.
This is a very busy time of year. The holidays are right around the corner and we are making our plans. As we are out and about doing our shopping don’t forget to purchase suet cakes and bird food for your decorative bird feeders. If you have been feeding the birds through the summer you must continue during the cold weather. These little guys have been counting on you to continue providing for their next meal.
Whether or not you choose a decorate birdhouse or a hanging wren bird house really doesn’t matter. I don’t think the birds really care. They’re more concerned about getting in out of the weather. The bird houses offer them a place to rest, build a nest, or shelter them from the wind, rain, heat or cold.
Having bird houses also offer you the opportunity to learn more about the bird. Their habits, nesting routines and rituals, mating practices, their singing etc. This is a good pastime/hobby for you, your children and/or grandchildren.
Whether you hang birdhouses or birdfeeders or both really is just your preferences. Birdhouses will offer shelter from the heat, cold, wind and rain, while the birdfeeders will feed them. If your goal is to learn more about the birds that frequent your premises I would advise that you hang both. You also might consider planting trees, bushes and a variety of plants that will specifically lure the birds in.