Finally after four days the birds in my neighborhood have discovered the bird feeder I hung in the backyard.
I got home today to find a quarter of the seeds missing from the feeder and most of those seeds on the ground :)
Now they just have to take advantage of the bird house!
Your bird house will most likely be inhabited by wrens as they prefer these smaller spaces. In our old house, they even nested in hanging plants and baseball caps! They're very entertaining and have a lovely song.
ReplyDeleteIf you wouldn't mind a suggestion, be sure to use a quality bird seed suitable to your area (ask around for tips). Here in the south, the milo (round reddish seed), will go completely untouched, and it is often used as a cheaper filler seed. And if you get discovered by the sparrows, you can kiss your lighter weight seeds goodbye as it will be scattered all over the place - they are very messy and have no table manners! I have switched mostly to the finch feeders as we love the yellow goldfinches, especially at this time of year. The thistle seed is VERY expensive now, and the sparrows have adapted to the feeder perches, but not in near the numbers as a regular feeder and seed. We're going to put a platform feeder way towards the back or middle of the yard this year to try to attract more song birds, but will probably only put it out when we're nearby so we can enjoy the show.
I can't imagine a yard without making room for the wildlife. I see neighbors that have no trees and a few scrawny bushes, no water, etc., and wonder "what's the use of having a sterile landscape devoid of chirps?".
YOU are off to a good start, and now that spring is here you will reap the many many rewards. I'll look forward to seeing evidence of your efforts.