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July 22, 2008

Today’s Special Sale Item Author: birdman

birds-nest-solar-lamp.jpgI just want to let everyone know that we have a special sale item today at Discountbirdhouses.net.   The Bird’s Nest Solar Lamp is half price, while supplies last.

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A colorful hummingbird perches in his nest atop a solar-powered tree that lights up at night from the heat of the sun! Nest can be used as a feeder or bath and will make a great addition to any garden!

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July 16, 2008

How to Clean Bird Feeders Author: FlauntedHouse

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If you have bird feeders in your backyard, then you know that with as many birds they attract, they can get rather dirty.  The upkeep on a feeder will ensure that the birds that fly on in will be healthy after they’ve eaten.  Here are some tips:

 

Obtain a tub big enough to hold your bird feeder(s), a scrub
brush, outdoor hose, gloves, scent-free liquid soap or detergent, and white
distilled vinegar.

 

Place your feeder in the tub outdoors; fill it with warm water and a squirt of liquid
soap or detergent. Wearing gloves, scrub the parts of the feeder you can reach,
and rinse thoroughly with a hose. Empty the tub and fill it with clean water and 4 cups of vinegar.

 

Let the feeder soak for 1 hour. Rinse thoroughly.


gazebo-bird-feeder.gifA decorative bird feeder makes a nice addition to any lawn or garden, and it will bring nature to you.  Set out a bird feeder where you can sit and watch, and you will be amazed by the activity.  There will be a continuous stream of birds coming and going.  You will see bird species that you had not even realized were near your home.                   

Before I set out my first bird feeder, I saw a beautiful red cardinal in a tree in my back yard about once per month.  I set out a decorative bird feeder, and the next day I counted ten cardinals right outside my kitchen window.  I had no idea there were so many cardinals in the trees in my yard.  My yard began buzzing with the activity of dozens of birds visiting my new bird feeder, including many different bird species.

I found myself sitting and watching my new feathered friends as often as I could.  I enjoyed it so much, I added another decorative bird feeder, a couple decorative birdhouses and a birdbath.   Now, at anytime, I can take a few minutes out of my busy day and step into nature.  My yard now has the relaxed feeling of a weekend cabin.

Decorative bird feeders can even be utilized if you live in a big city or apartment. You need very little space, and if you have food in the bird feeder, the birds will come.  A decorative bird feeder will bring nature to you.