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providing birdfeeders that recreate the natural feeding preference of
birds, you will attract a greater variety of birds to your backyard
throughout the year. You can provide fruit and nectar feeders for nectar
eating birds. You can add suet feeders for insect eating birds. Peanut
feeders will attract a variety of birds such as titmice, nuthatches and
woodpeckers.
Shelter: Birds need protective cover just like people need the
shelter of a house. Cover can be provided in many forms such as special
plantings, hollow logs, and brush piles. Plants that bear a fruit for
food are the best. The ideal bird habitat would include plants ranging
in size and density from small evergreen shrubs to tall, full-grown
trees. This variety will provide birds a choice for feeding, hiding,
courting and nesting.
Water: Water is important for the survival of birds in the
summer and the winter. Birds need a dependable year-round water source
for drinking and bathing. Water can be supplied in a birdbath, small
pool, recirculating waterfall, shallow dish or from a dripping hose.
Places To Raise Young: With more and more destruction of the
natural habitat, many birds are having trouble finding places to nest.
By providing nesting boxes you will encourage birds to raise their young
in your backyard and stay in your area all year. You'll enjoy watching
the family life of birds while providing the badly needed shelter.
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