I put suet out for the woodpeckers. This baby had not found where I hang it yet. It went to the hanging feeder where I have Nyjer seed for the finches.
Wildlife: Hummingbird at Feeder
I was outside and saw there was up to 3 humming birds hanging out at the feeder. I decided to run in the house and grab my camera. Luckily, I was able to catch one relaxing on the perch, and it sat still long enough for me to zoom in on it.
Hanging Noisemakers In Fruit Trees
Birds swarm on our feeds by batches, and peck on our fruit bearing trees. A scarecrow is nothing to them, an idea came when I placed tiny stones on empty pet bottles, tried hanging them on a clothesline connecting to our house.
Provide Nesting Materials for Birds
I have several wire feeders that I put suet cakes in during the Winter to feed the birds. Just as nesting season comes, I fill them with cut hair, colored pieces of string or yarn, dryer lint and shredded paper strips.
I was looking in a catalog today and with the hummingbird supplies it had an oriole feeder that held a jelly/jam jar. There was also a feeder very similar to a hummingbird feeder and a solution for nectar for orioles right beside the nectar solution for hummers.
Keeping Ants Away From Bird Feeder
My husband made us a moat for our hummingbird feeder to keep ants out of the nectar for just pennies! He cut a water bottle in half, drilled a hole in bottom just big enough to fit the coated wire that holds the feeder on the shepherds hook.
Using Brown Sugar in Hummingbird Nectar
Is is OK to substitute brown sugar for white sugar in nectar?
In early spring, rake or sweep up the fallen seeds and hulls under a feeder. This prevents mold from forming and also keeps the seeds from from attracting pests like mice and shrews.
Ratio of Red Pepper to Bird Seed for Deterring Squirrels
How much red pepper do you use mixed with how much bird seed to deter squirrels from emptying your bird feeders? I need the correct or most effective ratio, as our back yard is full of squirrels!
Garden: Robin in Azalea Garden
My passion is taking photos in our back yard of the birds, wildlife, the ducks we raised for our pond, flowers, and nature scenery. I had the opportunity to visit Tyler, TX, on April 1, 2011.
It appears to be an egg from a crow that is in with the finch eggs. What is the best way to remove the crow egg without disturbing the others?
I felt challenged by all the news I've read where squirrels defeated imaginative defenses invented to keep them from raiding bird feeders. So I put my construction experience to work.
A hummingbird looking for the perfect blossom! Those little critters are so dang fast. It's hard to get a picture of them, and forget about getting them to smile! I tried to find out what kind it is. There are so many kinds of hummingbirds listed. It's unbelievable!
Building Inexpensive Bird Houses
My husband is on social security and unable to work. He has taken up bird watching, and would like to know an inexpensive way to build bird houses, not necessarily of wood.
Keeping Ants Out Of Hummingbird Feeders
How do I keep ants out of my hummingbird feeders?
I was trying to take a picture of this tree in front of my house filled with birds. Right when I was taking the shot, the neighborhood ice cream truck came by with its blasting song, scaring all the birds away except this one!
Can you put pickled beet juice in a hummingbird feeder for color?
How Can I Sell Homemade Bird Feeders?
My husband and I would like to sell our Swing Birdfeeders. We would like to sell them assembled and unassembled. Does anyone know where we could sell them?
Make Your Own Hummingbird Food
Is it OK to substitute stevia for sugar in hummingbird nectar?
Picture of Marigolds in front of the creek that runs through our property. Marigolds are one of the few flowers that the deer won't eat up! We have to put fences around most things we are trying to grow. Love the country in the spring and summer.
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Birdfeeder
Many gardeners erect birdfeeders with the hopes of attracting and enjoying backyard birds. Before long, neighborhood squirrels discover them too, and move in to steal the seed.
Cleaning and Caring for Birdfeeders
If you enjoying feeding backyard birds, cleaning and maintaining your birdfeeders is an important part of keeping your feathered friends safe and healthy. Wild birds prefer fresh, mold-free birdseed and a safe and convenient place to feed.
How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Birds
In March 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar released the first ever comprehensive report on bird populations in the United States, which showed that nearly 1/3 of the nation's 800 bird species are either endangered, threatened, or in significant decline.
Craft Project: Grapevine Hanging Bird Bath
This is a cute way to make a bird bath or bird feeder using a grapevine wreath. Get a grapevine wreath and a shallow planter bottom that you put under the planter to hold water in.
