Wild Bird Advice - Page 4
What will deter squirrels from bird feeders
To deter squirrels from bird feeders would require their own special food source, or else specialty squirrel proof bird feeders or a baffle would do it.
How to attract birds without a feeder
How you would attract birds to your garden would be focusing primarily on wild bird food mixes, locating it in a single location to substitute a feeding station.
How to clean wooden bird feeders
Develop a cleaning routine of your wooden bird feeder to prevent the build up of stubborn grime, by following my how-to cleaning ritual in the garden.
Can bird feeders be too close together
Rule of thumb is a 1 ft. distance for hanging bird feeders; too close together feeders could see wind knocking them, damage or injury to wild birds.
Best way to STOP feeding birds
Slowly reduce food sources in your garden to nothing more than a single bird feeder, in this time birds can go off to find better, more reliable food sources.
What size should a bird box be
Refer to my bird box size table to help you build or buy a bird box intended for a certain garden bird species, although sizing is only a recommendation.
Is it too late to put up a bird box
Its never to late too put up a bird box because if you missed the nesting season, the bird box can be used to roost until the new nesting season begins.
Should a bird table have a roof
Bird tables don't need a roof if the weather conditions are nice, but for most of the year the bird feed will need protection from most weather conditions.
Should bird feeders be in the sun or shad
You should continue to keep your bird feeders where they've always been, as birds come depend on there location - so can scare them off if suddenly removed.
What makes a GOOD bird table
So many to list but what makes a truly good bird table is one made in heavy-duty timber, has a roof, be 4-6 off ground - while already coated in preserve.
