Create Backyard Bird Feeding Stations For Bird Watching

Create Your Own Backyard Bird Feeding Stations For Bird Watching Enjoyment by Carole DeJarnatt

I am an avid birdwatcher. No matter where I may be if a bird is within my sight if I am able to stop and get a good look at it you can be guaranteed I will. Just the other day as I was leaving a friends home a Red-headed Woodpecker came out of nowhere and landed on the ground next to the driveway. I stopped and watched in awe of the beauty of this bird wishing I had one of those visiting my feeders at home.

Red-headed Woodpecker at Bird Feeder (photo / image / picture)

When I first started watching the birds it was due to the curiosity of their actions. The first incident that caught my attention happened when I was cleaning up the kitchen after a family meal. I happened to have leftover cornbread so I took it outside and threw it out on the ground. As I watched from the kitchen window the birds were everywhere fighting over the little morsels. From that day forward I was hooked. I bought bird feeders, subscribed to magazines, and bought books to help me learn more.

To get a closer look at the actions and reactions of the birds, another purchase was binoculars. I had already established one bird feeding station and trying out different seed varieties to view the wild birds in my area. Now I was interested in the coloring, whether it was a male or female, the species of the bird, and more.

From there I went from one feeding station to several offering a variety of seed from different types of bird feeders. Birds like people are particular on how they want their food served so not one feeder serves all. A variety of feeders offering different foods helps to bring in more species of birds.

Also another addition to any feeding station should be a bird bath. Birds love water and will frequent the bird bath. I offer a stationary bird bath but if you have access to running water, the sound of running water is a magnet to birds also.

As you are setting up your feeding station pay attention to where you are locating it. The birds need protection from potential predators so access to shrubs or trees is good. Almost all of my feeding stations are located under the shelter of trees or very close in the area. I have seen hawks attack but most birds are long gone before it strikes.

While attracting all of these birds to your yard your curiosity will get the best of you and you will be interested in identifying the breed you are watching, so books are an essential item to have for birding fanatics such as myself. I own a variety because each book has its own advantages to helping you learn and identify your visitors. The internet is also an excellent resource. From e-books to blogs about birds, you can learn a great deal from other peoples experiences.

That was over 15 years ago when I first got hooked and today I still am trying to attract a greater variety of birds. Right now my goal is attracting the elusive Red-headed Woodpecker. I have a variety of woodpeckers visit my feeders--Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, but not the Red-headed Woodpecker so for now I am focusing on finding the right bird food recipe to attract this beauty. And while doing this I will enjoy the many visitors that are devouring and enjoying the offerings.

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About The Author:

Carole DeJarnatt has enjoyed feeding the wild birds for many years and now utilizes a variety of recipes that successfully has attracted many. To learn more about bird food recipes and the correct foods to offer to attract various breeds, visit her website Bird Food Recipes to help you create your backyard bird habitat while successfully attracting a large variety of birds.
http://www.bird-food-recipes.blogspot.com

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