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Like many of your friends, family and neighbors you may find bird watching to be an incredibly fascinating hobby. The natural "next thought" would be for you to wonder how you can attract regular fine feathered visitors to your yard without exceeding your budget by purchasing expensive foliage, feeders, and food. Here are a few tips to help you establish a backyard paradise that is certain to welcome birds without draining your wallet. |
| The first step is to invest in a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder. Between 25 and 50 dollars will get you a birdfeeder that efficiently deters squirrel from eating all of your bird feed. One type of feeder closes mechanically when squirrels put their little paws on the doors. The feeder closes shut without hurting the squirrels. Birds are very lightweight. They will be able to freely access the feeder without triggering the automatic door closure. Your new feeder WILL cost more but those additional costs will be more than offset by the savings in food that won't be consumed and wasted by ravenous squirrels. |
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Be sure to purchase Good Seed. Much of the seed out there is simply filler seed. This is particularly true if it is dirt cheap. Spend a little more and purchase black oil sunflower seed. The variety of birds attracted to this type of seed is wide. You will be amazed at how popular your yard becomes. While many of the big-box home center stores offer bags as large as 50 lbs. you will probably be best served by starting with a five pound bag which will cost less than $10. For extra-happy birds, hang suet in you feeder. This might be pricey, but when it is acquired in bulk suet can cost you less than 70 cents per block. |
