| One of the best places for aspiring bird | | | | Often found in a mix, pour this type of seed |
| watchers to get their feet wet is in their | | | | into a hopper type feeder to meet the needs |
| own backyard. Backyard bird watching is an | | | | of several different species at one backyard |
| inexpensive and relatively easy way to get | | | | bird watching station. If you hope to attract |
| involved in birding as a hobby. While your | | | | some of the more fickle species, like |
| interest may one day carry you to far away | | | | bluebirds, then you will need to do some |
| places in search of rare species, many find | | | | research on what type of fruit or nuts make |
| that they are more than satisfied by keeping | | | | up the diet of bluebirds in your area. |
| track of the local bird life and enjoying the | | | | |
| birds that live right under their noses. | | | | When you are setting up your area for |
| | | | backyard bird watching, you should ensure |
| You will want to do some research on what | | | | that you have good view of the feeders from |
| types of feeders are best for the birds that | | | | the area that you anticipate using for |
| you are hoping to attract. Several styles | | | | observation. If you have any low hanging |
| meet the needs of many species. Some birds, | | | | branches that may block your view, cut them |
| however, require a specific type of feeder. | | | | away before you begin your project. If you |
| You may find it best to construct your | | | | wait until you already have a contingent of |
| backyard bird watching area in a way that | | | | hungry customers to do so, the sudden change |
| allows you to utilize several different | | | | in environment may disrupt the feeding and |
| feeders. Make sure you research how far away | | | | behavior patterns that they have established. |
| from each other the feeders should be. | | | | |
| | | | Now that you are ready to begin your |
| Another decision that you will have to make | | | | observations, you will find that you need |
| as you are beginning your hobby of backyard | | | | some kind of magnifying device in order to |
| bird watching is what to feed them. There is | | | | see the birds better. A basic pair of |
| a wide range of feed available. Just like the | | | | binoculars is usually sufficient for |
| feeders, the food that you select should | | | | beginners, though you may find it better to |
| depend in large part on what type of birds | | | | mount a spotting scope near a bird watching |
| you are hoping to attract and where you live. | | | | picture window in your home. These optical |
| Some of the more common types of bird feed | | | | devices will greatly increase your ability to |
| are sunflower seeds, cracked corn, and | | | | identify birds and to get to them by their |
| thistle. | | | | distinct markings and behaviors. |
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