Dec 9th, 2006 by Summer Nestlings | 3 Comments »
This short article is for people who are having problems with wild birds and window collisions.
Contemporary homes and modern office buildings often use insulated and reflective glass in their windows and even to replace entire walls. Although these windows may be aesthetically pleasing to humans they are lethal to birds. Unfortunately, many birds cannot distinguish the difference between the real sky and a reflection of the sky in a plate of reflective glass.
In the United States alone, it is estimated that each year during migration, millions of wild birds fly full force into windows and are seriously injured or instantly killed.
You can minimize these collisions by breaking up the reflection on the outside of the window with a window screen, flash tape and bird netting or a combination of all three.
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Dec 7th, 2006 by Summer Nestlings | 30 Comments »
The most common complaints I hear from others are regarding problems of uninvited guests at the feeder.
These ‘guests’ fall into two categories – those interested in the seeds (squirrels and chipmunks, rats and mice, starlings and house sparrows), and those interested in a bird for dinner (cats and hawks).
If you have trees, you will get to know squirrels. You may marvel at their antics, until they take over your bird feeders. Then you’ll either love them or hate them. Continue Reading »
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Sep 10th, 2006 by Summer Nestlings | 6 Comments »
Available in two finishes! Choose brass or verdigris. Two great long lasting feeders for your backyard birds.
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Verdigris Finish Big Tube Seed Feeders
This big feeder has a capacity of 3.5 quarts. The seed tube is 4″ diameter x 18″ tall. Metal parts on this feeder have a durable verdigris finish. 6 feeding stations. Can be hung or post mounted. Order Now.
Brass Big Tube Seed Wild Bird Feeder
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Sep 6th, 2006 by Summer Nestlings | 5 Comments »
John Deere Absolute Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeder
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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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