Birdfeeders

I love to frequently stand quietly by the window and watch all the bird activity in our yard, but until recently, I didn’t know that this activity is actually good for me! Spending some time watching birds, noting the different species, watching what they eat and figuring out their habits distracts us from our busy lives for a little while and gives us a chance to relax and actually calm our minds. According to the scientists who study these things, bird watching calms the heart rate and blood pressure just as much as meditation does. Both of these activities shift our mind’s focus off of ourselves.

Window bird feeders bring the action up close and personal for even greater viewing pleasure. They are available as seed feeders to draw many different species of small birds and also as nectar feeders made exclusively for hummingbirds. Whichever type window bird feeders are chosen, they will furnish much entertainment and also make species identification a little easier.