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How to Set-up A Bird Feeding Station

By: Azlan What is a bird feeding station? It’s simple. A bird feeding station is an area of your yard or property where you have birdfeeders set up. Most bird feeding stations are set up near the deck or a window, so your family can enjoy the various birds that will come.

A variety of feeders of different kinds should be used for attracting and feeding a wide variety of species. As for the food itself, bird seed is still popular, but fruit, suet, peanut butter, nectar, and mealworms are also great choices. If you want to attract a specific type of bird, though, there is a specific type of feeder and food that each species favor.

When placing your feeders, pick out a section of your yard for the bird feeding station that is visible from indoors, yet close to bushes or trees so that the birds can take flee to safety if danger should come around. Place the feeders for smaller birds in a separate area from the feeders for larger birds. Doing so will allow the smaller birds to enjoy their food in peace, and not have to compete with the other, bigger ones. They will thank you by visiting your yard more often.

If you place your seed birdfeeders near or within a garden area, you can have a problem with these seeds sprouting! Now, some people may not relish the thought of pulling out spouting plants, especially if they have a more manicured garden area. If so, they can choose to get shelled seeds instead. They will also have the bonus of not having to deal with discarded shells, although the downside is that shelled seeds tend to mold faster. Others may just let the seeds sprout, (sunflower seeds for example) growing a natural sunflower jungle for the birds.

Some of the nicest bird feeding stations that I've seen have long branches along with the feeders. These branches can either be tied onto the feeders or pushed into the ground, adding perches where the birds to sit while waiting their turn at the feeders. Also think of the branches as places where you can spear or hang slices of fruit for the birds, while others grow vines up the branches. Vines are useful for breeding insects for the birds, as well as adding some decorative touches. If you want to use vines, though, I suggest using red trumpet-shaped flowering vines, since these help attract hummingbirds and also provide nectar.

A dead tree, called a snag, with dangerous limbs removed, is a great focal point for a bird feeding station. The top of the tree can be used by woodpeckers and other insect feeders, while feeders can be hanged on the lower branches. But avoid putting nesting boxes on a snag that is being used as a feeding station, as parent birds do not feel safe with lots of other bird activity around their little ones.

Be sure to have a source of water in your backyard for the birds to drink and bathe. Never put a bird bath or pond too close to the feeding station, though. Aside from the fact that birds like a bit of peace and quiet as they arrange and dry their feathers, birds will avoid baths that have lots of other activity around them. Lastly, plant some flowers and plants near the bird feeding station to provide nectar and seeds for your visitors. Zinnias, coneflowers, and sunflowers are good choices. Birds will devour these seeds, especially during the autumn season.

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