Three Weeks for Dreamwidth: Bird Fixtures
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birdfeedingThree Weeks for Dreamwidth runs April 25-May 15. This year, I'll be posting about birds in honor of birdfeeding. Today's topic is Bird Fixtures.
Bird fixtures include all kinds of artificial objects that humans erect to attract birds. There are also fixtures made for many other types of wildlife such as bats, squirrels, bees, butterflies, and other insects. These can be made from a variety of natural materials. In some cases, recycled plastic also works. Make sure everything is safe and nontoxic. Most fixtures are intended to supplement or replace natural resources that have become scarce due to habitat degradation or habitat loss.
Bird houses are among the most popular fixtures. These come in many styles. Lots of birds are cavity nesters, but some will nest on shelves, platforms, or other supports. Some also shelter in birdhouses during winter, and there are roost boxes too. Many other types of wildlife will also use provided housing.
25 Different Types of Birdhouses
Buy Wildlife Homes Online
Nesting Shelves and Platforms
Over 50 Free Bird House and Bird Feeder Woodcraft Plans
Roost Boxes (to buy)
Safe and Easy Shelter for Winter Birds
All birds need water. It also attracts other wildlife if they can reach it. Birdbaths may be on the ground, a pedestal, hung in a tree, etc. There are also misters and drippers. Some people prefer to put out a wildlife pond instead.
26 Different Types of Bird Baths
Bird Baths - Leaf Misters - Water Drippers
How To Create A Pond For Birds (8 Attraction Tips)
Many birds will come to feeders. Popular foods include seeds, peanuts or peanut butter, suet, and mealworms. Some birds like sweet things such as nectar, jelly, or fruit. Feeders come in different styles. Some are designed to attract or exclude specific birds or other wildlife.
12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know
Birds that come to feeders in winter
How To Choose The Right Kind Of Bird Feeder
What to Feed Wild Birds
Other assorted features can attract birds and more wildlife. Dead wood such as snags, logs, or brushpiles will provide shelter and sometimes food. Compost or manure piles are teeming with food for insectivores. Rock piles provide cover for ground birds who like crevices. Perches can be almost anything; consider attractive examples like lawn sculptures or trellises.
Components of a Nature Habitat - Brush and Rock Piles
Composting is for the Birds - Birdfreak
The Important Role of Dead and Dying Trees - EarthCare Northwest
Modern Sculptures for the Garden: Terra Trellis
birdfeeding. Today's topic is Bird Fixtures. Bird fixtures include all kinds of artificial objects that humans erect to attract birds. There are also fixtures made for many other types of wildlife such as bats, squirrels, bees, butterflies, and other insects. These can be made from a variety of natural materials. In some cases, recycled plastic also works. Make sure everything is safe and nontoxic. Most fixtures are intended to supplement or replace natural resources that have become scarce due to habitat degradation or habitat loss.
Bird houses are among the most popular fixtures. These come in many styles. Lots of birds are cavity nesters, but some will nest on shelves, platforms, or other supports. Some also shelter in birdhouses during winter, and there are roost boxes too. Many other types of wildlife will also use provided housing.
25 Different Types of Birdhouses
Buy Wildlife Homes Online
Nesting Shelves and Platforms
Over 50 Free Bird House and Bird Feeder Woodcraft Plans
Roost Boxes (to buy)
Safe and Easy Shelter for Winter Birds
All birds need water. It also attracts other wildlife if they can reach it. Birdbaths may be on the ground, a pedestal, hung in a tree, etc. There are also misters and drippers. Some people prefer to put out a wildlife pond instead.
26 Different Types of Bird Baths
Bird Baths - Leaf Misters - Water Drippers
How To Create A Pond For Birds (8 Attraction Tips)
Many birds will come to feeders. Popular foods include seeds, peanuts or peanut butter, suet, and mealworms. Some birds like sweet things such as nectar, jelly, or fruit. Feeders come in different styles. Some are designed to attract or exclude specific birds or other wildlife.
12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know
Birds that come to feeders in winter
How To Choose The Right Kind Of Bird Feeder
What to Feed Wild Birds
Other assorted features can attract birds and more wildlife. Dead wood such as snags, logs, or brushpiles will provide shelter and sometimes food. Compost or manure piles are teeming with food for insectivores. Rock piles provide cover for ground birds who like crevices. Perches can be almost anything; consider attractive examples like lawn sculptures or trellises.
Components of a Nature Habitat - Brush and Rock Piles
Composting is for the Birds - Birdfreak
The Important Role of Dead and Dying Trees - EarthCare Northwest
Modern Sculptures for the Garden: Terra Trellis
