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| Water Wiggler attracts birds |
The sound of running water is heard by birds from some distance, drawing then in for drinking and bathing. A bubbler or mister work well. The "Water Wiggler" is a great way to keep water moving (and deters mosquitoe larvae. Water Wigglers are available at The Bird House.
2. Leave nectar feeders out
While local hummingbirds are heading south this time of year, many migrating hummingbirds from farther north will fly through our area during September. Also, juvenile hummingbirds will stay around even after the adults have headed south.
3. Clean out birdhouses
Early fall cleaning and repairing houses is a good idea. Old nests can harbor insects and parasites.
4. Create brush piles
Save your branch clippings and pile them to create a cover for birds.
5. Plant evergreens
They're the perfect cover for birds in fall and winter. For quick growth, plant Leyland cypress, photinia, arborvitae and certain varieties of juniper.
6. Increate the number of feeders
As weather cools and migration increases, food consumption increases. Provide a variety of types of feeders and types of seed and types of seed, as well as suet.
7. Move the action closer
One reason we feed birds is to enjoy the action. Relocation your bird feeders nearer your house allows you to get closer without disturbing the birds.
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| Leyland Cypress are a fast-growing shelter for birds |
8. Provide ample food for insect eaters
Live mealworms served on a tray are appreciated. Bluebirds, catbirds and several types of songbirds love eating high-protein mealworms. Don't forget berries, jelly or chunks of apple.
9. Bring the sounds indoors
As weather cools, we close our windows, blocking the sound of birds. Consider installing a wireless baby monitoring device outside and the receiver inside.
10. Protect birds against collisions
Seeing reflections in windows, birds fly right into the window pane. Placed on the outside streamers, netting and decal may help.
Hi, has there been an exodus of birds away from the area recently? I have had tons of birds this summer, tons of cardinals, finches, blue jays, robins, and even northern flicker. I had started to see some nuthatches in the trees which I had a lot of last year but all of the sudden it seems like the yard is empty.
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