Birdfeeders

To keep birds coming back to your yard or deck again and again, it is important to provide a source of fresh, clean water. While food is a bird’s first requirement, water is just as important for drinking and for bathing. In the average city or suburban area there are not enough sources of natural water, so it is important to provide an ample source. Adding bird baths to your habitat is the easiest and most practical solution, but other solutions from a fancy waterfall water feature to a simple saucer or pie plate are also effective. No matter what style is used, the most important thing is to keep it clean. It should be cleaned out and refilled every day to prevent the formation of algae. We keep a wire brush handy to give our bird baths a quick regular cleaning. Since wet birds have trouble flying, it is important to have the protection of a tree or shrub nearby for preening.