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Backyard Birding Advice - Page 19

Published 2nd March 2021

Are bird feeders bad

Feeders can be a bad idea for nut, seed or suet if failing to clean them regularly with a twice weekly cleaning schedule, as germs spread, bacteria grows.

Published 1st March 2021

How BIG should a bird house be

How big a bird house must be be only be determined with what species you wish to attract, with the floor size being the most important factor.

Published 24th February 2021

Are bird houses bad

Its not all roses when setting up a bird house, as few bad things can go wrong; including a poor mount or a setup made accessible to predators.

Published 23rd February 2021

Best way to hang Hummingbird feeder

To secure a hummingbird feeder to hang, do so via its default hoop or ring for hanging; hang off a bird feeding station or use a shepherd's hook bracket.

Published 18th February 2021

Is my bird feeder too low

If your bird feeders are sat below the 4 feet mark, then you can guarantee they are sitting far too low to the ground, with a 5 to 6 feet height the target.

Published 15th February 2021

Can you put a hummingbird feeder on a table

You can put a hummingbird feeder on a table outdoors, and if its seen to be less successful, there's still hope if you give it time to be found.

Published 11th February 2021

Are window bird feeders any good

Good if you are willing to wait it out for an occasional visiting bird, but a window bird feeder is not for anyone who only wants to see an active window.

Published 8th February 2021

How to attract birds to NEW feeder

Make your backyard landscape inviting as you can, then site a feeder of any kind within its glorious yet quiet setting to attract a host of backyard birds.

Published 8th February 2021

Are bird houses GOOD for birds

Bird houses can only be a good thing as they are designed to bring more birds into the world - in a safe, secure box made for nesting or roosting.

Published 7th February 2021

Bird house hole size guide

Ultimate guide into specific size holes needed for birds who nest in bird houses; covers hole sizes, birds that share houses and type of hole required.