Hello everyone!
Well, its May 2, 2010 today and its slightly overcast but humid and hot here! The birds having been cooling off in the bird bath alot today!
Just thought i'd write a little Day in the Life today
7:30ish AM - Wake up, put my crocs/sandals on and run all the nectar feeders (hummingbird, orioles, butterfly)out to there spots for the day, fill/clean the bird bath (usually there waiting in the tree for me to do this so they can get a drink), clear off any seed hulls on the hopper feeder through, fill any empty/low feeders with the appropriate seed, place whole peanuts in the fly thru feeder and the squirrel feeders (Or else the squirrel gets revenge by raiding the seed feeder :P) and scatter some seed on the ground for the ground-feeders
12:30ish PM - go outside to clean the hopper through and refill the bird bath (Most of the water has been displaced by this point due to the robins :P)
8:30ish PM - Retrieve the nectar feeders from outside or else the raccoons get into them, empty the bird bath (In colder night seasons only) and make sure all the feeders are intact
It all takes some time and devotion, but its all worth it when the birds eat and act happy and the squirrel gets food to put away for the winter
Also, the orioles and hummingbirds should be here anytime now, so I'll be on the lookout for them :) I even got a new feed for my hummers this year called the Droll Yankee Happy 3 Feeder. Its a saucer style with built in ant-moat, bee guards, a hanging hook and a red top. Its really nice and was only 16 bucks :) I totally recommend this feeder to any one!
Thanks for reading and ask any questions or make suggestions you like!
Bye for now,
Calvin
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Attracting Blue Jays to your Backyard
Hello Everyone :)
Well, lets get this blog rolling!
Tonight, were going to talk about one of my favourite birds, the Blue Jay!
Blue Jays are found across Canada and in parts of the USA. They are well known for there deep blue hue and there loud call. They often travel in pairs or in small groups and are very common at bird feeders across the North America. They inhabit decidous and mixed wood forest as well as many cities and towns
They are especially attracted to whole peanuts, and they will often take a peanut and fly away with it to cache it for later
Peanuts for Blue Jays should be offered in a hopper feeder with a big enough opening for the peanuts to fit through OR on a platform/fly-thru feeder hung/mounted on a pole. Peanuts can also be offered in a regular suet cage
Blue Jays also readily enjoy corn, black oil and striped sunflower seeds, halved fruits and peanut hearts. These can also be presented in a hopper or a platform/fly-thru feeder
And lastly, like any other bird... Blue Jays are attracted to bird baths of water. They will appreciate the nice drink or bath. Consider adding a dripper or The Water Wiggler to your bird bath... moving water is easier for birds flying over to see or hear, which means there is a greater chance of attracting Blue Jays
I hope these tips all help and until next time, thank you for reading :) Post any questions or suggestions in the comments section
Until next time,
Calvin
Well, lets get this blog rolling!
Tonight, were going to talk about one of my favourite birds, the Blue Jay!
Blue Jays are found across Canada and in parts of the USA. They are well known for there deep blue hue and there loud call. They often travel in pairs or in small groups and are very common at bird feeders across the North America. They inhabit decidous and mixed wood forest as well as many cities and towns
They are especially attracted to whole peanuts, and they will often take a peanut and fly away with it to cache it for later
Peanuts for Blue Jays should be offered in a hopper feeder with a big enough opening for the peanuts to fit through OR on a platform/fly-thru feeder hung/mounted on a pole. Peanuts can also be offered in a regular suet cage
Blue Jays also readily enjoy corn, black oil and striped sunflower seeds, halved fruits and peanut hearts. These can also be presented in a hopper or a platform/fly-thru feeder
And lastly, like any other bird... Blue Jays are attracted to bird baths of water. They will appreciate the nice drink or bath. Consider adding a dripper or The Water Wiggler to your bird bath... moving water is easier for birds flying over to see or hear, which means there is a greater chance of attracting Blue Jays
I hope these tips all help and until next time, thank you for reading :) Post any questions or suggestions in the comments section
Until next time,
Calvin
Hello Birders!
Hello Everyone
My name is Calvin, and I have a huge love of backyard bird feeding/watching and backyard wildlife feeding. I have created this blog to not only help you in attracting all sorts of birds and wildlife to your backyard, but also too share my personal experiences with backyard wildlifing
All across North America, people strive to attract a wide variety of songbirds, squirrels, chipmunks, waterfowl and all sorts of other wildife to there backyard. Many place feeders, shelter, bird baths and plants to attract the widest variety they possibly can. I think it is an extremely rewarding hobby!
I hope you all enjoy this blog once it starts going, and if you have any suggestions or questions, just ask in the Comment section, i'd be glad to awnser
Talk to you soon
Calvin
My name is Calvin, and I have a huge love of backyard bird feeding/watching and backyard wildlife feeding. I have created this blog to not only help you in attracting all sorts of birds and wildlife to your backyard, but also too share my personal experiences with backyard wildlifing
All across North America, people strive to attract a wide variety of songbirds, squirrels, chipmunks, waterfowl and all sorts of other wildife to there backyard. Many place feeders, shelter, bird baths and plants to attract the widest variety they possibly can. I think it is an extremely rewarding hobby!
I hope you all enjoy this blog once it starts going, and if you have any suggestions or questions, just ask in the Comment section, i'd be glad to awnser
Talk to you soon
Calvin
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