Bird Houses and Feeders/Bird Seed Houses Find the right shelter for the right bird

What is more peaceful than setting up bird houses and feeders for you to enjoy watching after a stressful day at work. There are several different species of birds that need different types of bird houses and feeders, one type of house would not be suitable to all. The bird feeders and houses you should pick for your own garden are the ones that are compatible with your style of garden, this way you will get birds readily nesting. People of all ages make bird watching a lifetime hobby, and they are a source of delight to watch. Birds are so beautiful in color and flight they can take your breath away. I am sure you will get addicted to watching your feathered friends as many people do. They find by watching them all their own problems actually do fly out of the window.

The types of birds you have in your garden are largely determined by the natural habitat. If you prefer a particular species, then you have to change your environment in your garden to compliment what they require, and then you would be ready to receive them.

The ideal time to erect your bird seed houses is during late summer or early fall. This gives the birds time to locate their new nests, also gives time for the bird houses and feeders to get well weathered so making them look natural in there surrounding area, and the birds will also settle quickly into their new habitat.

Some people think by erecting these bird houses on the side of trees is more natural, but unfortunately this is not a very good idea because it does give squirrels and cats easy excess to the bird seed houses.They should be erected 5 to 30 feet above the ground If you want to attract more than one species of bird you should remember to erect them at least 25 feet apart. Birds are like any other animal and like there own territorial space.

Always place the bird seed house slightly downwards and facing away from prevailing winds, by doing this it keeps the rain from entering the habitat. You are also doing a good deed to the bird population by putting your "bird houses and feeders" in your garden as it can prevent the species declining. You must remember to clean them once a year, it is best to do this after the breeding season, remove all the old nesting material, and scrub thoroughly then the bird seed houses are ready for the next generation.

Insects are a primary food source for many species of birds, but there are different ways that you can attract birds to the garden, just by providing different food sources such as nectar from your flowers, fruit, nuts and seed, they will be very happy and at home. You can also provide bird baths, which are now very decorative, or garden ponds, even every day container’s with water in will do, you are giving them a natural water source for them to use, and by varying the levels of this water you will attract different birds.

So remember, use your own garden environment to determine which birds you will attract, feed them and water regularly, and watch them flourish and grow. What a very tranquil way to watch nature in your own back garden. We hear at OutdoorDecorativeBirdhouses.com want to help you find and create your backyard birding experience. We have gathered resources and articles to give you more information on the birding world.