Ideas For Your Backyard

Bluebirds and their habitat

Don — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:15:10 +0000

Those who love the bluebird have begun a massive effort to save it through the erection of thousands of nesting boxes appropriate for this species and predator- and competitor-proof. And the bluebird is beginning to reappear in areas where these bluebird houses are established. Providing bluebird houses has long been a [...]

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Ducks and Geese

sunflower — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:53:31 +0000

I love to watch birds, but I’ not a bird watcher, if you know what I mean. This year I have been terribly confused and I am hoping that someone out there can help me. We all know that the birds begin their migration in the fall, right? As in years passed I watched the [...]

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Bufflehead Ducks

Don — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:48:01 +0000

Buffleheads The Bufflehead is a small duck with striking black and white markings. Its body is white, with a black back. The head appears black from a distance, but has lovely purple and green iridescent coloration with a large white patch behind the eye. The female’s white patch is smaller [...]

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Chickadees

Don — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:07:40 +0000

The little bird that speaks his name and does acrobatic stunts on tree branches delights all bird watchers. This plump little fellow with the black cap is friendly, and chances are he’s been at your feeder in the winter. Chickadees look for tree holes, either natural or made by [...]

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Building or Buying Bird House Tips

Don — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:46:11 +0000

When building or buying a birdhouse for use outside by bluebirds or any other wild bird species you should follow the following guidelines. * NO PERCH Perches can invite species such as House Sparrows that will take over the nest from hole nesting birds. If you look at the holes in trees which birds use for their [...]

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Old Mill Restaurant Birdhouse

Don — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:26:50 +0000

Flying around all day is hard work; why not treat your feathered friends to a stylish stopover’ This roomy roadhouse country decorative birdhouse offers plenty of perches for tiny tired travelers to get a good night’s rest. Made of wood 9 7/8″ x 10″ high.

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Country Apple Plant Stand

Don — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:31:47 +0000

Put your favorite plants on proud display with this country-style stand! An apple-branch motif adds charm and color to a graceful triple-tier “gate” design. Specifications: 19 1/4 in x 15 1/2 in x 19 3/4 in high. …Wrought iron

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More Themed Birdhouse’s

Don — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:13:06 +0000

Hello again; Don here and today I want to give you some more ideas on themed birdhouses. Continuing on the a water theme, how about Fishing & Boating Birdhouses. The last time we showed you 2 lighthouse birdhouses, and today we will show a bait shop and fishing cabin birdhouse. These decorative wooden birdhouses offer a unique style [...]

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Beach Rescue Decorative Birdhouse

Don — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:08:05 +0000

Bring a bit of breezy bayside fun to your yard with this cute-as-a-button birdhouse! Summery colors and nautical theme make this a bright and cheerful accent. Trimmed with a host of lifelike lifeguard accessories, this quaint little shack snugly shelters any flock of beachgoing birdies. Has a rope at the top for hanging and it deminsions [...]

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Backyard Birdhouse (Wild Birdhouse)

Don — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:21:32 +0000

This birdhouse is suitable for most common backyard birds including bluebirds, titmice, swallows, nuthatches, chickadees and wrens. The 1-1/2 inch hole is protected by a slate predator guard to ward off pesky squirrels. This house has a 4×4 floor. These Wild Birdhouses are manufactured for every species of cavity-nesting bird in North America. Designed for each species by experts, [...]

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