5 Tips to Attract More Birds to Your Garden
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Date: 2022-08-07
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Barbara
I'm so glad you mentioned to wait until spring to clean up. I wait until late spring because I know that beneficial insects like ladybugs are hibernating in my bark chips and leaves. I watched Orioles coming for long strands of grasses to weave into their nests.
One thing I learned is that birds have a pecking order and so only so many birds will feed at the feeder while the others wait for their turn. Providing cover for them close to the feeder allows me to see those birds waiting in the wings for their turn.
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I'm so glad you mentioned to wait until spring to clean up. I wait until late spring because I know that beneficial insects like ladybugs are hibernating in my bark chips and leaves. I watched Orioles coming for long strands of grasses to weave into their nests.
One thing I learned is that birds have a pecking order and so only so many birds will feed at the feeder while the others wait for their turn. Providing cover for them close to the feeder allows me to see those birds waiting in the wings for their turn.
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Stamping
YES! They are the best bug control ever. And they are so cute. Over the years we had so many feathered friends in our garden and never had a problem with bugs, aphids. Imagine the little robin, first year alone, second year two of them at the birdfeeder, one year later mom, dad and a little one! What a joy I had. Later I found their nest in the yew hedge.
Thank you for this very informative and well arranged video. Your garden looks stunning! Best wishes, happy gardening and stay safe, Hanni.
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YES! They are the best bug control ever. And they are so cute. Over the years we had so many feathered friends in our garden and never had a problem with bugs, aphids. Imagine the little robin, first year alone, second year two of them at the birdfeeder, one year later mom, dad and a little one! What a joy I had. Later I found their nest in the yew hedge.
Thank you for this very informative and well arranged video. Your garden looks stunning! Best wishes, happy gardening and stay safe, Hanni.
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Hyland
Since I am now planning for the Spring this was very helpful. Before winter set in I planted two Service Berry Trees and a Crabapple to add to my habitat. And I have 6 feeders and a birdbath. I also collect birdhouses. Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Zone 5 Mid Michigan.
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Since I am now planning for the Spring this was very helpful. Before winter set in I planted two Service Berry Trees and a Crabapple to add to my habitat. And I have 6 feeders and a birdbath. I also collect birdhouses. Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Zone 5 Mid Michigan.
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Alison
I love your videos! I wanted to add that I've positioned my bird feeders near our kitchen-family room windows so that I can glance out the window and see them at any time. If possible, also position them next to shrubs or small trees, as birds like somewhere to hide. Happy New Year!
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I love your videos! I wanted to add that I've positioned my bird feeders near our kitchen-family room windows so that I can glance out the window and see them at any time. If possible, also position them next to shrubs or small trees, as birds like somewhere to hide. Happy New Year!
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Dick
What did you mean about rescuing discarded Christmas trees? Are you talking about cut trees and just placing them in holes? That's what it looked like but wasn't sure why or how you'd do that. Would appreciate knowing more about what you mean.
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What did you mean about rescuing discarded Christmas trees? Are you talking about cut trees and just placing them in holes? That's what it looked like but wasn't sure why or how you'd do that. Would appreciate knowing more about what you mean.
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Eileen
Danielle, Happy New Year! Thank you for these tips. I would love to put in a birdbath however right now I already fear seeing the baby birds being attacked by neighbourhood cats when the birds are learning to fly or are feeding.
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Danielle, Happy New Year! Thank you for these tips. I would love to put in a birdbath however right now I already fear seeing the baby birds being attacked by neighbourhood cats when the birds are learning to fly or are feeding.
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Jpatmeadowbrook
Bluebirds are in jeopardy. Protect them from starlings and house sparrows who compete for nest sites. You should clean out any nest that is not made from grass only. They love meal worms. Enjoy several broods all summer.
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Bluebirds are in jeopardy. Protect them from starlings and house sparrows who compete for nest sites. You should clean out any nest that is not made from grass only. They love meal worms. Enjoy several broods all summer.
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pharmgirl1955
Everything you said is so true. Last year I started tending to the birds and I noticed a great reduction in slugs and beetles. Added bonus, the sight and sounds of these creatures. Happy New Year to you and your family.
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Everything you said is so true. Last year I started tending to the birds and I noticed a great reduction in slugs and beetles. Added bonus, the sight and sounds of these creatures. Happy New Year to you and your family.
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Sue
I really enjoyed this video. We plug in two heated bird baths for the winter here in Southern Wisconsin. I feed a variety of bird seed each morning and enjoy watching them especially this time of year. Happy New Year!
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I really enjoyed this video. We plug in two heated bird baths for the winter here in Southern Wisconsin. I feed a variety of bird seed each morning and enjoy watching them especially this time of year. Happy New Year!
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Wende
I seen Monty Don last yr show how he turns his big potting table into a bird feeder, I did that and it was so much fun watching all the birds. some I'd never seen before. I'm adding a birdbath this yr.
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I seen Monty Don last yr show how he turns his big potting table into a bird feeder, I did that and it was so much fun watching all the birds. some I'd never seen before. I'm adding a birdbath this yr.
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Judit
I really appreciate this video because you get the knowledge and love of birds to even more people and we gardeners really can do something to save and support birds- so Thank you!
Greetings, Judit
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I really appreciate this video because you get the knowledge and love of birds to even more people and we gardeners really can do something to save and support birds- so Thank you!
Greetings, Judit
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Granny's
I so totally agree. The best way to control garden pests is by increasing natural predators in your garden, be it birds or hedgehogs. And they are so lovely anyway.
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I so totally agree. The best way to control garden pests is by increasing natural predators in your garden, be it birds or hedgehogs. And they are so lovely anyway.
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Jo
I do wish you had identified the wings of feathers but must say I really enjoyed your video & love that you look after them as they look after you.
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I do wish you had identified the wings of feathers but must say I really enjoyed your video & love that you look after them as they look after you.
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Aliza
Oh yes, I love birds as well! Additionally, garden berries and insects attract birds that will never come to a feeder. Great video!
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Oh yes, I love birds as well! Additionally, garden berries and insects attract birds that will never come to a feeder. Great video!
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jennifer
Thank you for the tips! I love watching the birds and you gave me some great ideas to help incorporate more bird friendly areas!
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Thank you for the tips! I love watching the birds and you gave me some great ideas to help incorporate more bird friendly areas!
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Kim
I am thinking about getting Winterberries, but I have dogs. Does your dog get into the Winterberries or any other berry type plants?
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I am thinking about getting Winterberries, but I have dogs. Does your dog get into the Winterberries or any other berry type plants?
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Kelly
I learned so much from this video, thank you! I have been wanting to make our yard more bird friendly and now I know how.
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I learned so much from this video, thank you! I have been wanting to make our yard more bird friendly and now I know how.
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lovebirdz02
great video, so much good info. i was wondering what is the type of tree thats behind you in this video?
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great video, so much good info. i was wondering what is the type of tree thats behind you in this video?
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