You don’t have to spend a lot to bring birds into the yard! Here’s how to make a simple birdbath from a terra-cotta pot.
I had my camera with me on a recent visit to Annie's Annuals and Perennials in Richmond and caught a few images of their demonstration gard...
Wasn't it the space outside where you always loved how your innumerable birds came and chirped and ate grains that your dad tossed out there and then flew
Carrying on the theme of finding inexpensive ways to help wildlife during this continuing hot spell I decided to have a go at creating a way to offer both seed and water in a single hanging design. All you need is.... (x3) Plastic party bowls (I purchased mine from Tesco. £2 for 3 bowls) (x6) Drinking straws A
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Bird baths are a great way to attract birds to your yard, especially during the summer. Check out these summer bird bath tips.
Directions for making these listed under each pic of materials....here are more directions... All of the dishes are glass I use the diamond drill bit to dri…
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Accueillez les oiseaux comme il se doit en leur facilitant la vie, notamment grâce à un abreuvoir DIY ! Facile à faire, ils pourront se désaltérer et vous le rendront bien !
Treating your feathered friends to a bath and ready access to fresh water. The hanging bird bath is especially ideal for small birds. Using the practical suspension cord, it is quick and easy to hang up and take down the birdbath. Made of weather-resistant materials, it can remain outside all year round and is also easy to clean with a damp cloth. Features Danish designed around aesthetics, functionality, and quality
I saw this idea at the flea market and couldn't wait to try it out myself. Can you believe they were charging $10 each for these? Wow! First, collect your supplies. I got the poles at the neighborhood Habitat for Humanity ReStore. They were $1 each. WooHoo! I tried to find some that were square on one end and pointy on the other end and also were varying heights. By the way, these are stair railings, or spokes, or whatever you call them:) Next, the tea cups. Where can you get all different and super cheap tea cups and saucers? Well Goodwill of course! I didn't pay more than $1 for any of these. My Goodwill didn't have a super great selection but hauling around a 2 year old to different stores just wasn't "my cup of tea"! For the adhesive, I picked up a tube of caulking while I was at the ReStore. This, too, was only $1. First, I glued the cup to the saucer using the caulking. After those were dry, I glued the saucer to the pole. Not too hard, huh?! I had also planned to drill a hole at the bottom to drain the water. This turned out not to be so great an idea. My drill didn't penetrate the cup AT ALL! So if some rain gets in, the cup becomes a bird bath instead of a bird feeder: both very functional. Check out my very own National Geographic Live! Now, I know some people do everything they can to keep squirrels out of the bird feeders but I don't mind so much. Plus, I can't really help it. But, the birds are coming to visit too!!! These photos are little fuzzy because they're super zoomed in. I'm very happy with how they turned out. Total cost: $7. Awesome!
If you want a traditional birdbath you have a lot of options, but a modern birdbath is harder to find. You can DIY this truly beautiful birdbath today.
I'm preparing a class for the Master Gardener chapter that I'm a member of on making bird-feeders utilizing natural sources, recycled materials and re-purposed items. Of course the best bird-feeder is what nature provides: nuts, seeds and fruit from native trees, shrubs and wildflowers (and native insects)... Here's my hand-out for my "bird" talk I give: Creating a Bird Garden But - this class is all about creating bird-feeders and I've been trying a few DIY feeders I've found over the Internet. These DIY chick-feeder inspired bird-feeders are all over the web, especially Pinterest and Etsy... And if you happen to have a flock of backyard chickens that have outgrown these feeders, they're a great way to re-purpose. If you don't have a spare chick-feeder laying around (or never had a reason to purchase one), they are only about 2-3 dollars at a farm supply store. I came up with three different ways to transform this domestic bird-feeder into a wild bird-feeder... The first involves drilling a holes in a mason jar and glass plate. Click on this link for the steps in learning this skill: DIY Wine Bottle Bird-Feeders. Once the holes are drilled: add an eye bolt, a couple of rubber washers and nuts. The hardest part of this feeder was figuring out how to tighten the nuts (your hand won't fit inside the jar). My husband then brought me a basin wrench to accomplish this task, but it was still a little difficult to get the nuts tightened securely. American Goldfinches In my second feeder example, I wrapped 8-gauge copper wire (Home Depot: 66 cents/foot) around the jar and created a hanger. Carolina Chickadee ~ Tufted Titmouse For my final feeder (which is the easiest), I purchased a lid from a thrift store and epoxied it to the jar. I added a couple of zip ties to the lid handle to keep it from sliding on the sheppard's hook. American Goldfinch ~ Tufted Titmouse These bird-feeders are cute, but they really don't hold a large quantity of birdseed - but the birds and (my backyard flock) seem to approve! I'd Rather B Birdn' Wild Bird Wednesday Nature Notes
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If you want to know how to secure a bird bath, make sure it’s on level ground and dig a foundation before installing it. Here are some more helpful tips...
Stone leftover from another project and three galvanized trash can lids become a bird bath grouping! Another of my "use what you have" ventures. More pictures a…
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Here's a great design for a contemporary garden space. It looks very effective hanging amongst the greenery, don't you think?
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OPOSSUM design has a series of Bauhaus-inspired, modern birdhouses and bird baths that have frost-proof porcelain bowls for water and food.
A bird bath for hummingbirds will catch their attention with moving water. Add a hummingbird bird bath to attract more pretty flyers.
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The existence of algae in a birdbath is common, especially since algae spores can be transferred or deposited into your birdbath by the wind, bird feet, or even from nearby trees. To prevent algae from growing in your birdbath, you need...
Platform Feeder Selection A platform feeder is a great fit for those just beginning the hobby of bird feeding, as it is hassle-free to set up and simple to fill. Unlike a hopper feeder, which is hung from branches or awnings, a platform bird feeder either rests on a pedestal or is mounted on a bird feeder pole. It is also ideal because of its ability to serve both ground-feeding and perching birds.Platform bird feeders are available in a number of stylish designs, including popular fly-through models, which feature an open-air wood frame that is particularly attractive to shy birds. Each and every platform feeder at the Backyard Chirper is sold at an affordable price, allowing you to experience the pleasure of bird feeding without breaking the bank.
Directions for making these listed under each pic of materials....here are more directions... All of the dishes are glass I use the diamond drill bit to dri…
