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100 Tips To
Attract Birds
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Food
There
are many species of birds. Some eat insects, others seeds and fruits. Many
are omnivorous. Your choice of feeds will depend on which species of birds
you want to attract.
Sunflower
seeds are one of the most favorite foods of seed-eating birds. Peanuts also
appeal to many birds. Other seeds liked by birds are cracked corn, white
millet and safflower.
You
can also feed the birds with fruits like apples, plums and tomatoes.
Allow
your garden to go a little untidy and leave some flowers to go to seed.
Seeds
and insects are scarce during winter. Therefore the plants that produce
seeds and fruits in winter are vital for birds.
Like
humans, birds also need calcium in their diet. If you offer them small
pieces of egg shell, many birds will come to feed on them and may even take
away some of them to feed their young.
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Attracting humming birds
If
you want to attract humming birds, grow flowers and hang a humming bird
feeder in their midst.
Nectar
producing plants attract humming birds and orioles.
Humming
birds and orioles need nectar-bearing flowers. Plant many varieties of
flowers with different blooming times, so that there is a steady supply of
food.
Do
not use artificial dye in the nectar for humming birds. It can harm them.
To
make syrup for humming birds, use one part of sugar with four parts of
water.
Humming
birds need sugar for energy. Do not substitute it with artificial
sweeteners.
Wash
the humming bird feeders thoroughly every time you refill them.
To
prevent bacteria from developing in the humming bird feeders, replace the
sugar water at least twice a week.
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