When it comes to bird houses and nesting boxes it’s all about location, location, location!

Well, perhaps not the only factor, but without considering the placement of the nesting box, you have minimal chance for success.

Where you put your bird house is as important as the design, entrance hole size, materials used, and construction of the box. Cavity nesting birds are very particular about where they live and begin their families. No matter how perfect your nest box, if you don’t have the right habitat, the birds aren’t likely to find it and use it.

Not everyone has the perfect habitat and location for a wood duck, purple martin, or screech owl. On the other hand, just about anyone can attract and entice a robin, titmouse, wren, or chickadee to their yard to rear nestlings.

If you’re reading this artilce I’m going to assume that you have either just built or bought the perfect bird house/nesting box.

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Many of the birds that visit backyard feeders and bird baths may stay and nest in nearby trees. And many of them, including cardinals, doves and orioles, won’t ever raise their young in a nesting box. However, you can still help these bird favorites to raise their young in your area by offering their favorite food choices and providing shelter requirements in your garden or yard.

Nesting materials can also be hung in a wire cage. These cages are especially popular in the spring when birds will come and choose those that are suitable for them. Try thin strips of clothing or rags, small twigs, wool, and even feathers.

There are more than two dozen birds in the USA and Canada that are happy to nest Continue Reading »

John Deere Absolute Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeder

Order the John Deere feeder here. or check ebay for the best prices on John Deere gifts right now.

For more squirrel proof feeders scroll down (or type ’squirrel’ into the search box above left). Other signature feeders in this post are not considered squirrel proof, they have been selected for their unique appearance only. Continue Reading »

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A reader wrote in today:

“HELP PLEASE I have this yellow finch throwing himself at my window trying to gain access I think. This has been happening for two days, he regains strength overnite and is back this morning. What can I do to stop him. I do not want him to get hurt. Thanks Tina”

After a few emails back and forth with Tina, and a photo she sent me, the bumping bird is definately a male yellow finch.

“Tina:

Put up a curtain. What a nutty bird! Depending on your location it may be Continue Reading »