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Birds - Our Fine Feathered Friends
January is a great time to think about other aspects of the garden. Birds are especially significant in a garden. Besides ridding it of harmful insects and small rodents, birds add a certain charm to any garden. There is nothing more pleasant than relaxing in the sun with a cool drink, basking in the sweet aroma of your flowers while the birds softly sing to you their delightful melodies of a perfect day. So let's make our fine feathered friends feel welcome year round. Bird Houses: What better time to build your bird house than winter. Keep these in mind when building your bird house: * The size of the entrance must be proportionate to the type of bird you wish to attract. * You will need to drill holes for ventilation. (to allow ample air/light) Birds prefer a rough surface both in and outside of the entrance so that they can easily get in and out. * Different species of birds have different preferences so if you wish to attract a particular type you should do a little research to include those features in your bird house. * Building the right house won't guarantee a particular bird will move in but it will increase your chances of attracting them. Provide a safe haven: * Always place your bird house at least six feet off the ground to deter cats, raccoons etc. and hang a protective collar just below it. All summer your feathered friends will help keep unwanted insects from your garden and will sing you sweet songs while you work. Provide a food supplement in winter: * Some birds will depend on you to supplement their diets in colder winter months. When the ground is frozen, natural food is scarce. * Finch and Sparrows enjoy small seeds like millet. * Bruised apples and pears are a favourite of the Thrush and Red wing. * Robins and Wrens are especially fond of grated cheese and chopped nuts. * Remember not to put food on the ground late in the day. If it is not eaten it may attract rats, raccoons or mice. Bird Cakes: Cornmeal
2 T corn oil
1 cup lard or suet
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup crushed eggshells
1 cup of raisins & sunflower seeds 1. Mix everything together adding cornmeal until firm
2. Roll into balls and freeze.
3. Once frozen you can hang them up outside as needed. Bird Baths in the winter: * Birds need to drink water and bathe even in the winter. Never put anti freeze in the water of the bird bath. Place a night light underneath to prevent the water from freezing completely. |
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