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"The Main Attraction" for Hummingbirds!

What would be some other "Main Attractions" to get Hummingbirds to stay around. They are enjoyable birds and do alot of natural pollinating that is a benefit for the flora and for us. Here are some additional "Main Attractions" that might be of help if you are interested in bringing these birds as new resident in yer neck of the woods.

Ideas of Consideration are:

Have Several Colorful Items in your Yard.

I recall sitting on my back porch, reading, one morning when I lived in St. Louis, Missouri. I was drinking coffee from a very colorful coffee cup with my wife's name on it. I kid you not, a local hummingbird whisked himself about a foot from where I was reading, checking out my colorful coffee mug. That was very cool.

When he realized there was no nectar, he kindly went his way. The point is that these hummingbirds are attracted to and interested in colorful plant life and items in your backyard. This let's us know that maybe tying a big red or lavender bows around your trees, or bright colored yard ornaments are a good primer for getting the hummingbirds attracted to your yard and eventually to the bird feeders.

A Good Water Recipe.

This is really something to consider when building a humming bird garden. Migrating hummingbirds, as well as local hummingbirds, will find refreshment in your yard with a well loaded hummingbird sugar water feeder.

Remember, hummingbirds really dig nectar so the mission is to simulate nectar in your hummingbird feeder.

When mixing a homemade hummingbird formula, you want to mix one part sugar to four parts water in your feeder. To avoid spoilage and to kill any bacteria, go ahead a boil the mixture for about 1-2 minutes and let cool before pouring into your feeder.

What ever you do, NEVER add food coloring or honey to the feeder. Honey can develop a fungus which can be fatal to hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds are neat, fun and educational for you and the whole family. The very fact that you are reading this article would let one know that you have a desire to attract humming birds to yer neck of the woods. Whether for enjoyment, natural pollination or natural insect control, you can't go wrong in every facet of desire, giving habitation to these fascinating birds.

USING COLORFUL PERENNIALS TO ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS TO YER NECK OF THE WOODS!

Are you wondering how to attract hummingbirds naturally? Maybe you have thought about what type of plants or shrubs you like to occupy that part of your yard that will help prime your hummingbird feeder. Here are some plant and shrub ideas that you may want to consider when attracting hummingbirds to your neck of the woods.

We hope this will be of help to your success. Happy birding.

PERENNIALS.

* Bee balm : Grows best in full sun, but can grow in shade.

* Columbine : The flower ranges between 1" - 3" and comes in every color imaginable.

* Foxglove : A beautiful purple, horn-type flower, perfect for hummingbird feeding.

* Red Hot Poker : Also known as the Torch Lily. Spikes 2-5 " high with colors ranging from ivory white to coral read. Simply gorgeous! A favorite of hummingbirds.

SHRUBS AND TREES.

* LILAC : These require maximum sun for full bloom and some shade for very hot areas of sun.

* HIBISCUS : A pinkish - red flowery plant requiring a sandy soil that is rich so as to retain water table. A mulch on top of the soil will help the plant to maintain a consistent and constant moisture level in the summer months.

* BUTTERFLY BUSH : This is an easy grower. This China native plant can spike up to 15' tall. Very multi-colorful plant ranging from blues to reds to purples with a great fragrance. The bush will grow in almost any soil with blossoms appearing in late summer.

These are just a few ideas to get you started that will help aide you in your garden and back yard areas when attracting hummingbirds. The final result be a lack of disappointment as hummingbirds and their friends frequent your plant life and your feeders. Happy Feeding!!!

FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA?

It's that time of year again to remember our Dad's. Dad's play a pivitol part in our lives from youth to adulthood. Now it's time to show him a token of our appreciation to him and what he has been to us.

The problem, many times, is that it can be very difficult to buy for "The Man who has everything" or the guy that "Is so hard to buy for".

Here is a unique and different idea that dad probably doesn't have: An Edible Birdhouse! They are colorful, unique and practical for providing "Room and Board" for the feathered friends in his back yard!

They are reasonably priced and once the "edibles" are gone, the house is still good for living in.

So this Father's Day, be an original and different. Consider an edible birdhouse to give to your dad on his special day. It is a gift that he'll remember for a long, long time.

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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Yer Neck o' the Woods.

Most everyone likes to look at and attract colorful hummingbirds. They are really neat and fascinating creatures that like to frequent the yard every now and again.

Whether it's their colorful bodies, ability to pollinate or their vicious wing speeds of 55 times per second feeding and 200 times per second when maneuvering, everyone has something they like about these little nectarivorous creatures.

These little guys provide all kinds of vital pollination activity to thousands of different plant species which is vital to the proliferation of plant life. People from the Midwest enjoy these critters, some 300 different species weighing less than 20 grams, from mid-spring to late fall.

If you are interested in attracting hummingbirds, there are some key approaches that must be considered if we want to be successful in our desire.

Have Several Sources of Nutrition. Hummingbirds are attracted to items of are attracted to items of bright colors. It is good to have various plant life in your yard that fits that description.

For instance, crabapple trees have some really neat colors of flowers that bud on them.

Another suggestion might be tulips or JayDay Lilies that yield a bright colored blossom and, of course, shrubs attract hummingbirds also. Hummingbirds mostly thrive and feed mostly on plant nectar, but they eat insects too.

Doing Our Part for Preservation of Wildlife!

As we have seen in part, with the aide of man the peregrine falcon almost became extinct and with the aide of man the peregrine falcon has made a tremendous comeback.

Let us all be aware and continue to be part of the solution in taking part in the preservation of this "Teflon" survivor. Watch them soar, watch them hunt, watch them perch in their natural habitats.

The history of this falcon is one you can share with your children and grandchildren for ages to come.

The Peregrine Falcon Egg

If you ever wondered what a Peregrine Falcon Egg looks like, well look no farther!

No, this was not an Easter Egg pulled out of the basket, although its cool color makes it look like it is.

These eggs are durable, colorful and sturdy. According to some studies, Peregrine falcons usually lay three or four eggs per year.

This beautiful egg, will hatch one of natures greatest birds of prey: The Peregrine Falcon.

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Peregrine Falcons: Teflon to being Endangered!

These Peregrine Falcons are very intelligent and trainable also. This has always been one of the most prized birds amongst men.

People have used and trained these birds for hunting, as well as message carriers. In 1940, the Federal Government issued an order to cull these Peregrine Falcons bringing about the death of 600 birds.

One reason may have been because in the second World War, the armed forces used over 200,000 homing pigeons as message carriers which were also on the menu of these falcons. This was part of the reason for the decline in these fabulous birds.

Populations began a rapid decline from 1950 - the 1970's because of DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl-trichlorethane) poisoning. This poisoning effected The Peregrine Falcon eggs, causing thinning and making them susceptible to breakage during incubation. Not to mention other birds of prey such as the Golden Eagle and the Great-horned owl would occasionally kill peregrine falcon chicks.

At this point, they made the Endangered Species list and by 1970 extensive efforts were made to reestablish the birds population. Man driven efforts to breed the Peregrine in captivity began to make a difference to this almost "down for the count" bird.

This is why we consider them the "Teflon" bird of prey. They have made an awesome come back. By 1999, the peregrine falcon finally made it off the Endangered Species list.

The Peregrine Falcon - The Teflon Bird of Prey

"Look up! It's a bird.....It's a plane......It's The Peregrine Falcon!" Sounds familiar doesn't it?

Superman was a fictitious character, as was Humphrey Bogart in the Maltese Falcon, and although very popular and very entertaining, was no match for a real, super bird called the Peregrine Falcon.

This creature is one of the most powerful and fast-flying bird there is. The Peregrine Falcon probably has one of the longest migrations of any bird in North America.

Covering as much as 15,500 miles in one year over two different continents, spanning North and South America, hence the meaning of the falcon's name, "wanderer" or the scientific name of "falco pereginus."

This is an incredible flier! You will find that these falcons are averaging 25-34 miles per hour in traveling flight and as fast as 69 miles per hour in direct pursuit of prey with a hunting stoop from heights of over .62 miles!

I don't even know if a Geo Spectrum could cruise at that speed.

After reaching speeds of 200 miles per hour, they will drop toward their prey and kill it by biting into the neck of a passing songbird, duck and occasionally bats. OUCH!!!

These falcons are so acrobatic, they can even catch their prey in mid-air. What a feat!!!
The Peregrine Falcon's habitat is comprised of every continent in the world save Antarctica and on many oceanic islands making them one of the most widely distributed species in the world.

What proof is there that shows the durability of this bird? It has been proven that the falcon can survive in a wide range of areas of habitat to include: urban cities, deserts, the tundra and the tropics.

They remind me of people who live in the state of Maine and then travel to Florida in the winter because the Peregrine Falcon will migrate super long distances from where they reside in the winter, to their summer nesting areas on the globe. Who knows?

They may have even bought into "Time Shares."

THE BIRD OF THE WEEK: THE HOODED WARBLER

What an interesting and beautiful little fellow in North America!

A striking small bird of eastern hardwood forests, the Hooded Warbler prefers forests with some shrub understory.

SOME BASIC FACTS:

Adult Description

• Small songbird.


• Underparts entirely yellow.


• Back olive green.


• Face yellow.


• Male with black hood and bib.


• Large white spots in tail.
  

Immature DescriptionImmature

• Like adult, but with less black.

The Hooded Warbler is strongly territorial on its wintering grounds. Males and females use different habitats: males in mature forest, and females in scrubbier forest and seasonally flooded areas. If a male is removed, a female in adjacent scrub will not move into the male's territory.

Eating Habits:

The main food is small insects, spiders and other small arthropods. On the wintering grounds, birds typically forage lower in the canopy on down to the ground. Males and females may forage at different heights on the breeding grounds, with breeding males usually found feeding at the highest parts of the canopy. Food is usually captured by hawking, hovering at the leaf and gleaning.

Measurements:

Both Sexes
Length
5.1 in13 cm
Weight
0.3–0.4 oz 9–12 g

Other Names

• Paruline à acpuchon (French)


• Reinita encapuchada (Spanish)

Calls

• Song, calls


• Song a loud, clear whistled "ta-wit ta-wit ta-wit tee-yo."

According to the BBS, the highest densities of hooded warblers are
generally found with a more extensive shrub layer and larger areas of contin-
uous forest. The BBS shows an insignificant increase in population on
a continental basis, but a significant increase in the eastern part of this
bird’s range over the past 30 years.

You will mostly find this Hooded Warbler in Eastern North America in the Summer time, and in the Eastern South America in the Winter time.

Maybe today will be the day ther YOU see a Hooded Warbler, but now you know a little more when you spot one.

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Happy bird trails to you!!!!!

THE AMAZING MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD!

Now here's a critter that is very prolific in the mountain region of the U.S.
These little guys are a breath of fresh air. Although slightly different, there are similarities with the Eastern Bluebird. Here are some facts about the Mountain Bluebird.

A common sight in ranch land and other open areas of the American West, the male Mountain Bluebird is a breathtaking brilliant sky blue. It prefers more open habitats than the other bluebirds and can be found in colder habitats in winter.

ADULT DESCRIPTION:

• Medium-sized songbird; small thrush.


• Head large and round.


• Body chunky.


• Tail medium length.


• Blue in wings and tail.


• Male sky blue overall.

Male Description:
Body, head, wings, and tail sky blue; brighter above, paler below. Belly white. Duller brownish blue in winter.

Female Description :
Brown-blue overall. Brighter pale sky blue on rump, wings, and tail. Head and back bluish gray. White eyering. Sometimes a faint malar streak. Chest may have some reddish. Some females are more brownish than others.

Youngster Description:
Juvenile with spotted chest and unspotted back, blue in wings and tail. Immature similar to adult but duller.

These are remarkable wildlife birds. For more information on how to help, house and attract bluebirds take a peak right here: http://www.wildlife-houses.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=13

Eastern Bluebird Population Map!

Hey Bluebird watchers and enthusiasts!

Maybe you were wondering whay type of Bluebird hangs it's hat in yer neck of the woods. This is good information to know, so we can be equiped on what type of bird seed, bird feeders, and artificial nesting boxes to set out during that time of the year.

These Bluebirds are wonderful creatures and can be trained to "room and board" in your local yards and forest areas.

Take a look at this informative map. We hope it will be an educational and helpful aide in assisting you in attracting these natural insect control units, or Bluebirds - to be a little less technical - to yer neck of the woods.

Yum - Yums for Eastern Bluebirds!

A bluebirds primary diet is insects and fruit.

Planting native plants like American Bittersweet is a great way to attract and help Bluebirds.

Another great way to help and attract Bluebirds is by feeding meal worms which are what bluebirds eat.

You can begin feeding mealworms in a cup or pan, but because many birds like them, and will eat you out of house and home, most people graduate to a Bluebird feeder instead of bluebird nests.

You may be wondering, "Why a Bluebird feeder?" The answer is pretty simple.

In a Bluebird feeder, the bird has to go through an entrance hole to find the meal worms and few birds, besides the Bluebird, will do so.

It may take a bit of time trying different forms of worms before your local Bluebirds will begin to dine regularly, but the results are worth it, as Bluebirds are trainable - even to the point of responding to whistles and other calls when your feeder is refilled.

Bluebirds have also been trained to eat sunflower kernels.

THE BIRD OF THE WEEK: THE BLUEBIRD!!!

Can you remember back when you were a kid and remember watching Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz sing, "Somewhere over the rainbow.....Bluebirds fly"?
That song helped to immortalize the beautiful wild bluebird.

Since the early colonial times, people have really enjoyed the company of the Eastern Bluebird because of the their beautiful rusty breast, white belly and blue cape.

Some people like to find ways to attract bluebirds by knowing what bluebirds eat and setting up bluebird nests. They love to feed in open areas such as farms, bluebird trails with scattered trees and have no problem nesting in artificial cavities of man-made boxes or which they can lay bluebird eggs and raise their families anytime between the months of April through July.

There is nothing like waking up in the morning to hear the bluebird songs that really bring a good feeling to ones ears.

In the United States of America, there are three different type of bluebird birds. The bluebird that is, by far, the most numerous is the Eastern Bluebird that resides east of the Rockies.
Moutain Bluebirds and Western Bluebirds are those who nest across the Western one-third of the United States.

Remember, a Bluebirds primary diet is insects and fruit.
Some folks are privy to the fact that it is a good idea to plant plants like the American Bittersweet which is a great way to help and attract Bluebirds.
Meal worms are another resource in which you can attract Bluebirds because, at 50.4% protein, they are an excellent nutritional source and something that Bluebirds eat besides berries and insects.

Unfortunately, conservation studies have shown a sharp decline in population mainly for lack of and or the competition of residential nesting boxes amongst the wild Bluebird species.
The good news is that those numbers are increasing, in large, because more and more Bluebird nesting houses are being erected, thus providing shelter for these natural insect controllers.

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Great "Mother's Day" Gift Idea!!!!

Hey Kids!

Maybe by now the thought has entered your mind that Mother's Day is fastly approaching.

Maybe you were thinking about getting that same old flower arrangement or the predictable trip to Old Country Buffett...........Again!!!!

Why not give her something fun, unique and different??!!!!

Have you thought about purchasing and giving her an Edible Birdhouse or Birdfeeder?

I know, you're probably thinking, "What a Grrrrrrrreat Idea!!!!" "Why didn't I think about that?"

Now you have.

There are a variety of Edible birdhouses and feeders available on the market and in on-line stores. This is truely the gift that keeps on giving to the beautiful birds in her area.

Whether they attract Orioles, Meadowlarks, Robins, Bluejays, or Hummingbirds, your mom will love one of these Edible Birdhouses or Feeders. She also might enjoy a Window Birdhouse too. Yes, a birdhouse that can attach to any window on the outside of the house! Cardinals love these!!

Right now the Birdhouses and Feeders are marked down by 18%!

These bird houses are ladled with wild bird seed, nuts, corn, and other goodies that will attract the birdies and other wildlife to yer neck of the woods.

Drop by the store and take a browse for yourself. If you don't see something you like, contact us and we will try and get it for you.

Why not do something different and good for mom this year? I can just about guarantee that it will be the best gift she gets.

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HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN BIRDSEED!!!

Use these 10 plants to bring more feathered friends into your backyard.

By Stacy Tornio, Managing Editor

Photo: Hazel Erickson

Plants have a lot more to offer than just beautiful flowers. Why not get the most out of your garden by growing plants with multiple benefits? Here, you'll find 10 great blooms that offer seeds for birds.

Autumn Joy sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy', Zones 3 to 9)
Just when your other plants start to fade, Autumn Joy sedum will take the spotlight with its star-shaped blooms. Grow in full sun to light shade until the first frost.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia, Zones 3 to 9)
This is another garden classic birds adore. The traditional black-eyed Susan has dark centers and bright-yellow flowers, but now there are even more varieties to choose from. Grow in full sun to light shade for blooms in summer through autumn.

Blazing star (Liatris species, Zones 3 to 9)
Many gardeners know this plant as gayfeather. Don't be surprised when you see an American goldfinch gripping the purple spikes of this flower head. It grows up to 5 feet in full to partial sun and blooms in summer.

Coreopsis (Coreopsis, hardiness varies by variety)
It's not hard to find an annual or perennial coreopsis (also called tickseed) that will flourish in your yard. Plant in full sun and resist the urge to overwater, as it's a drought-tolerant superstar that blooms in late spring through late summer.

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus, annual)
With its gorgeous daisy-shaped blooms, this low-maintenance beauty seems too good to be true. Grow single or double blooms in full sun, and you'll have flowers (and seeds to offer feathered friends) from summer through late fall.

Goldenrod (Solidago species, Zones 3 to 9)
All it takes is a few goldenrod plants to light up your garden in late summer and fall. Plant in full sun for best results. Deadhead the flowers to promote continued blooming, which in turn offers an ongoing food source for birds.

Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia, annual)
The vibrant, orange flower heads of Mexican sunflower will make a bold statement in any garden. Often mistaken for a zinnia, this sun- and heat-loving plant definitely holds its own when it comes to attracting birds.

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zones 3 to 9)
Birds will feast on the cones of this backyard favorite. New varieties offer a wide range of colors, including purple, pink, white, yellow and orange. Plant in full sun for great results midsummer to early fall.

Purple majesty millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty', annual)
It's relatively new to the plant world, but birds have caught on fast! The plant itself is 4 to 5 feet tall, while the flower stalk offers another foot of delectable goodies for birds. Grow in sun or shade to get amazing foliage from spring to fall.

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus, annual)
You can't expect to grow your own seed without this classic bird magnet. There are plenty of varieties to choose from, including cultivars that range from 2 to 15 feet tall and colors from yellow to red. Grow in full sun for summer and fall.

If for some reason you'd rather just purchase a birdhouse that is laddled with seed, check out some of these dandies that might be a good fit for your yard.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Common Name: Baltimore Oriole

Scientific Name: Icterus galbuba.

Family: Blackbird.

Length: 8-3/4 inches.

Wingspan: 11-1/2 inches.

Distinctive Markings: Male has full black hood and fire-orange plumage. Female is drab yellow with dusky-brown wings.

Nest: Woven bag-like structure.

Song: Short series of clear whistles in varied pattern.

Habitat: Deciduous woodlands, parks and suburbs.

Diet: Mostly insects and berries.

Backyard Favorites: Comes to feeding stations for sugar water, halved oranges nailed to posts and grape jelly.

THE BIRD OF THE WEEK: ORIOLES - Feeding Yer Local Orioles!

Here are some interesting facts and ideas to think about, when planning to set out bird food in your yard, near your bird bath and to fill your bird feeders to feed and attract orioles.

Here are some things to keep in mind about Orioles.

ORIOLES migrate at night so they are tired, cold and hungry when they arrive in your neck of the woods.
If you wait until you see'em, you are "too late" to attract Orioles, in maximum numbers, to your yard.
Not so much wild bird seed but bird food like ORANGES are one of the "keys" to attracting Orioles. Cut oranges in half and provide them "juicy side out" for a refreshing snack for these beautiful birds.

You can also attract these wild birds up close by offering oriole feeder nectar, jelly and fruit on the feeders by the house and patio.
They love the bright orange feeders and they are inexpensive and slip right on any Smuckers (tm) or other 10-12 ounce jelly jars.
Many people feed jelly year-around, not only Orioles, but Woodpeckers, Robins, Warblers and others enjoy it.

Many people tell have said that they keep Orioles longer now that they feed grape jelly!!!!
Our favorite Oriole nectar feeders are Orioles Feeders. Why? Their wide mouths and flat tops, make 'em easy to fill and clean (base also comes apart easily to clean), and some have bee guards to make sure that Orioles - not bees - enjoy the nectar.

If you're worried about ants bothering your jelly or Oriole nectar, simply hang oriole feeders with clear nectar protector ant moats above them and fill with water.
This acts like a moat around a castle.
In case you already didn't know, ants can't swim, and for a few extra bucks you'll never have to mess with cleaning hem out of the feeder. These also work well with hummingbird feeders.

While it is often advised that it is good to mix their own humming bird nectar from sugar, some opinion is that commercial Oriole nectar will attract and hold more Orioles and other wildbirds at the feeder longer.

THE BIRD OF THE WEEK: ORIOLES

SPRING IS HERE!!!

And so are ORIOLES - our bird of the week!

These wild birds are stikingly beautiful! Because of their beautiful black, orange or yellow plumage, their distinctive whistle, spring songs, and their amazing suspended nests, which we'll plan to look at further.

ORIOLES are quickly becoming one of Americas favorite wildbirds. While over eight species of Orioles can regularly be seen in the United States, we want to look at the "Major Three" species - Baltimore, Bullocks and Orchard.

ALL United States Orioles show variation on the theme of black with yellow or orange plumage.

Except for in the Southeast, all Orioles are tropical migrants. While migrations vary from year-to-year, Orioles generally arrive in the South in early spring.

Midwest in early May, and further North soon afterward. It is very important that you have Oriole feeders up and ready, or often they will pass you by for better feeding grounds. It is equally important to have nesting materials out and ready to help encourage Orioles to nest in your yard.

Although studies are still being done on how much we can tempt Orioles to nest, by birdhouses, in backyards, by summer's end, migrating Orioles are headed back south to their tropical winter homes in Central and South America.

It does appear that Baltimore Orioles (Not the Major League Baseball Team) ranges are expanding, while Bullocks and Orchard Orioles are declining.

ALL Orioles need and benefit from your help. You can help by setting up bird feeders, bird food, bird bath and bird seed in your neck of the woods and be a part of the bird feed and housing shortages.

Where nesting material is available, Orioles will defend an area of several acres and start building a pendulous (hanging loosely) nest.

More on Orioles and their feeding habits to come.........

THE WINNER OF THE FREE, EDIBLE BIRDHOUSE!!!!

Recently we had a contest at: http://www.green-talk.com/.

A special thanks to the 196 people that participated in the entry of the contest.

We hope you had a fun time, but the anticipation of the winner has come to an end.

The winner of the Free, Edible Birdhouse Contest goes to:

CHARLENE KOUSER of Spotsylvania, Virginia.

CONGRATULATIONS CHARLENE!!!!

We at "The Birdhouse Outlet" hope that you and your feathered friends in your neck of the woods enjoy this Free Birdhouse.

Also, a special thanks to Anna at http://www.green-talk.com/ for allowing us to feature our

birdhouses for the contest.

For more information on how YOU can aquire an edible birdhouse, bat house or other wildlife vivariums, take a peak and see what you can find before Spring is over .

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HURRY!!! - LAST DAY TO ENTER TO WIN A FREE BIRDHOUSE - MARCH 25TH, 2009

Hey all -

Just a reminder that there are only a few days left for you to enter to WIN a free, edible birdhouse!

Entering is very easy and only takes a few minutes.

Just click on this link: http://www.green-talk.com/2009/03/11/wildlife-houses-create-sancuraries-for-birds-and-bats/


Once you click the link, SCROLL DOWN past the pictures of the edible birdhouses to where the contest is.

Then follow the instructions on how to enter for your free, edible birdhouse!!!!

These birdhouses are fabricaded from :

* Wood from a local lumber yard.
* Bird Seed
* Corn cobs
* Corn meal
* Raisins
* Graham Crackers
* Nuts
* Other goodies that birds love to eat

Goodies may vary from house to house, but this gives you a basic idea of what the feathered friends in your neck of the woods can look forward to IF you would win.

Once the birds eat the "edibles" off the bird house, the birdhouse itself is your forever!!!!

What a great birthday, mothers day or fathers day gift.
Also, a way to treat YOURSELF this spring for personal enjoyment and family fun. Not to mention, providing "Room and Board" for your local feathered friends.

Best to you as you enter in for your chance to win a free, edible birdhouse!!!

If, for some reason, you don't win, you can browse around here to purchase your own. Prices have been marked down by 18%!!!!
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CEDAR CHIPS: A NATURAL INSECT DETERRENT FOR NATURAL PRESERVATION

In this day of wanting natural insect control, we need to think about taking care of our natural insect controllers.
Whether birds, bats, owls, or other animals, when providing them an artificial lodging place or cavity, what we provide them in that cavity may make a difference.
I was on YouTube last night and a gentleman was showing what I thought was a great idea for stuffing the inside of your bird house or bat vivarium: CEDAR CHIPS!!!!

Filling the bottom of the new birdhouse with a layer of fresh cedar sawdust or sanitary cotton or wool helps make the house more attractive to potential tenants. Just make sure that the level of the nest won't come too close to the entrance hole or predators could too easily reach it, or the young fall right out.

Remember that as a responsible landlord it is YOUR responsibility to clean out the birdhouse at least once a year, so wherever you place it make sure it won't be too much of a chore. In fact, the easier the better.

The reason for the cedar chips is that it will repel the bugs from the birds, bats or other cavity dweller as they burrow down into the bottom of the nest, or it will repel them away period. This will allow less competition against the cavity dweller and causes less bodily damage to the animal.

Not to mention those nasty little FLEAS!!!! Cedar deters fleas that can hide in the birds and bats and cause them some big problems latter on - and may cause YOU, your family and domestic pets problems latter also.

Cedar shavings, mixed with other nesting materials, allows the bird to fly freely and eat the bugs and mosquitos that could be harmful to your yard, garden and family.

Something to think about when setting up an artificial cavity or nesting box. Cedar chips are not very expensive and can be bought at your local Wal-mart, Lowes or if you know of an organic outpost who sells this type of product is even better.


Click here for more info on artificial cavities and vivariums.

WIN A FREE BIRDHOUSE @ GREEN-TALK.COM!!!

Spring is almost here!

Now you have an opportunity to win your very own free birdhouse for your yard!

Entry is very easy and you have the opportunity to enter 4-5 times which will increase your chances of winning!!!

GREEN-TALK.COM is featuring a free birdhouse and T-shirt for the winner and entering is easy!!!

What a great way to start off spring, winning your own free birdhouse!

For more information go to this link and scroll down to the contest information: http://www.green-talk.com/2009/03/11/wildlife-houses-create-sancuraries-for-birds-and-bats/#more-1886 .

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NATURAL POLLINATORS: A KEY TO ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION!

A survey was conducted and found that very few Americans really understand the pollination process between flora and fauna.
The reason is, that we relate pollen to allergies, itchy eyes and sneezing. We don't realize that for one out of every three bites we eat, we need to thank a bat, bee, bird or other pollinator.
Bats perform a vital ecological role by pollinating flowers, and also serve an important role in seed dispersal.
Many tropical plants are entirely dependent on bats, birds and bees.
Food producers and consumers, scientists and educators, beekeepers and wildlife enthusiasts who are concerned that a basic fact of life -- our dependence on the functional relationships between plants and pollinators -- is being ignored.
We can help do away with the willing, or unwilling ignorance, concerning these little creatures.

Pollination is not a free service. We must do our part to conserve all pollinators if we want to live in a natural, pesticide free environment.

Bats, birds, owls and other creatures are Cavity and Cave dwellers by nature. One way we can help this shortage is to provide artificial cavities known as nesting boxes. They will help boost the population of these natural insect controllers and pollinators and provide our lands and neighborhoods an alternative solution to man made chemicals which harm our environment.

Few people realize that the U.S. now applies twice the amount of pesticides it used in 1962. In Canada during the mid-1970s, aerial spraying of coniferous forest pests reduced native bee populations to the point that blueberry yields fell below the norm for four years.

A large number of insecticides used in agriculture are toxic to pollinating insects and wildlife that are premiere carries of pollination.
Interactions between plants and their pollinators are essential to healthy functioning of wild and agricultural communities.

Instead of being part of the problem, we can be a part of the solution.

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