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BIRDWATCHING  

Gourds are more versatile than you imagine. Use larger bushel gourds to make wonderful natural bird feeders that will look great in any tree. Or find a nice round gourd that you can cut in half vertically, and you are ready to make some masks.

Bird feeders can attract all types of birds, but what happens when they begin to attract bigger birds that eat all the food and leave the little ones with nothing? There are some steps you can take to keep them from coming back.

If you go to the trouble of buying and stocking feeders to attract wild birds to your yard, the last thing you want to see is a marauding pack of pesky squirrels pilfering all the food.

If you are trying to learn to identify birds that frequent your feeders, it is a great idea to keep a digital camera handy to snap photos of them. Later you can use the photos to identify them.

They are quick. They are relentless. They eat constantly. They cannot be deterred. The squirrel...a worthy opponent.

Bird lovers and crafters, I have a craft for you using a piece of fruit. It is my fruit bird feeder made from the skin of a grapefruit and filled with dried fruit and seeds to attract birds of all kinds.

If you are wanting to begin to experience the joy that can come from having a bird feeder in your garden, then here are some tips and facts to help you to maximize that enjoyment from your bird feeder.

Looking for a rainy day craft idea that is eco-friendly as well as fun? Making a milk jug bird feeder is an easy craft project requiring some adult supervision, but is lots of fun to make and provides entertainment year round for bird watchers of all ages!

Birds are unique. They have unique patterns in their singing, mating, and nesting. They also have unique preferences in what bird feeders they are attracted to.

Using a common tea cup or other ceramic cup or bowl you can create a beautiful and unusual bird feeder for your garden or yard.

Do you like Bird watching? Make these great bird feeders and be amazed at how many birds you will have in your yard.

Oh, we all love squirrels, don't we? They're cute and fuzzy, and oh so playful and entertaining. We love to observe their curious nature, that is, until they start messing with the bird feeder.

Get the bird lover in your life the gift that will keep on giving this holiday season. Give them a bird house or bird feeder today.

The study of birds can open a whole new line of adventure. Birds are full of life, color and song that make bird watching an exciting an interesting hobby.

Do you love watching birds? If you do, why not make your very own bird feeder?

Watching songbirds is an activity enjoyed by many. It doesn't take a large amount of land or a great deal of expense.

Learn about bird watching, and how you can attract your favorite birds.

There are many different ways to make bird feeders. Many however require added tools that you need to buy. So is there an easier way to make a bird feeder without having to buy all these materials. Well yes, there is an easier way.

It's easy to make a coffee can bird feeder. Here's how....

Gone are the days where the traditional slant roof, simple bird feeders were used to attract birds. The new Nyjer Thistle Bird Feeder by Heritage Farms is a revolution in the world of bird feeders.

So you get the fancy new bird feeder. You pick up the biggest bag of birdseed at the grocery store. Sure, you're attracting a few birds but you were hoping to experience the wide variety of birds roaming your area rather than just a measly few. So where are the rest of them?

If your bird feeders are feeding the squirrels instead, you need to know some tactics on how to keep pesky squirrels away from your bird feeders!

Bird watchers enjoy the sport very much, and if your mother is a bird watcher you will find these gifts will be wonderful ideas for her on Mother's Day. Be sure that you wrap your gift in pretty paper and put a fancy bow on it.

You can make these fall leaf bird feeders and hang them in the trees so birds that have not flown south yet have something to nibble on!

What's a garden without birds? Whether you live in a large rural area or a small city dwelling, the birds will begin making frequent stops to your garden when you provide cover plants, feeders, and water.

If you love crafts and adore birdwatching, you need to try creating your own bird feeders. Soup cans work great for this task!

Several gifts appropriate for a bird watcher

Here are some great gift ideas for bird lovers.

If you're maybe short on space, or seeking wonderful sights and sounds, or just want to have some year round company, then a bird bath could be in your future!

Tired of squirrels taking over your bird feeders? Fed up with spending money on seed for birds only to have squirrels eat it all? Want to get rid of them, but not willing to harm them? You do have options.

Just like people, different birds like different types of food. It is important to have a general understanding of the types of feed to have handy to attract the specific bird you want around your home.

This guide tells you what types of feeders exist for offering seed and suet to birds. It tells you which features to look for and which to avoid. New technology makes many feeders squirrel-proof.

Thousands of people are bird watchers. They have their property set up to attract wild birds, and some individuals even go on bird watching expeditions, or field trips.

As a home schooling mom, I wanted a project that would encourage animals to come near our home, so that the children could observe them. We made these neat birdseed covered pine cones to encourage local birds to come and feed near our windows.

Winter is the time when birds need human assistance the most. The following information provides tips on feeding birds in colder areas of the United States, and many of these bird feeding tips can be used in other locations across the globe.

The birds have been busy entertaining us and eating insects during the warm months, now it's our time to return the favor by helping them survive the long cold winter.

Bird watching is popular with children, nature lovers, environmentalists, and most anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. There are lots of items that will help the favorite bird watcher on your gift list to thoroughly enjoy their pastime.

Birds are attracted to some flowers more than others. Read on to learn how you can create the perfect bird-loving southern garden.

Squirrel's can be a lot of fun to watch. Squirrels are very active and entertaining to watch. Squirrels love to run and jump from tree to tree. Squirrels are very active and they love to find things to do that keep them entertained.

Wild Birds Unlimited is the place to go if you want to make your yard inviting to birds.

Hopper bird feeders come in a wide range of styles and are a very popular type of bird feeder. A hopper bird feeder has an extra storage bin to hold seed and then it is dispensed out each time the birds eat the seed.

If you are looking for bird watching spots in New York City, here is a list of places located in Central Park.

Have you ever wondered why birds just don't like your bird feeders? Take a look at these suggestions to better understand what your neighborhood birds are looking for!

Backyard bird watching is a serious way to get outside and enjoy spring time. It's a great way as well to get to know some local bird species. But if you don't know what you're doing off the bat, you'll only scare them away.

Platform bird feeders work well for feeding the birds in your yard. These types of bird feeders are simple and easy to use.

Learn how easy it is for children to make their own bird feeders

Get mom a unique gift this Mother's Day! Here are some suggestions for bird watching, a hobby enjoyed by 75 million people.

If you have a friend who loves birds, you may be looking for a bird-themed gift to get them for a special occasion. These are a few suggestions for gifts that almost any bird lover will appreciate.