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In Today’s article, we will show to how to make DIY bird feeders and how to attract birds to garden and look into 5 powerful benefits of attracting or inviting birds in your garden, especially everyone’s favorite hummingbird feeder. Plus we will also learn some simple ways to attract them to your garden including a simple easy to make DIY bird water feeder and also some inexpensive ready to buy bird feeders and bird houses.
Birds are fairly assigned the role of “The Beautiful Pest Eliminators” of our gardens. A garden lively with birds not only presents a picture-perfect scene but also depicts the healthy and sound constitution of the ecosystem. Attracting birds to your garden is not only beneficial for the environment but also a pleasurable and recreational opportunity. Here are five roles of attracting birds to your garden.
Pest Elimination
Birds act as the natural pest controllers, earning the title of “The Beautiful Pest Eliminators” of our gardens. Several parasites and pests that are likely to attack the plants in your garden are snails, caterpillars, aphids, and mealybugs. All these may cause considerable harm to your plants. The presence of birds greatly reduces the manifestation of these pests and considerably reduces their numbers.
Pollination
Birds are capable of undertaking the process of pollination, just as bees and butterflies do. When birds scout for nectar in the flowers, the pollen grains get stuck to their beaks. The next time the bird visits another plant for nectar, these pollen grains get transferred. This process causes fertilization in the plants, and their fruits and vegetables get nourished.
Weed Control
Birds like sparrows and finches consume weed seeds. This way, they act as “weed eliminators” of the plants that you would not want to grow in your garden. The birds prevent the growth of alien plants that deprive your exhibit plants of the requisite space to grow.
Stress Relief
Watching and playing with birds, and listening to their chirps and songs serve as a stress buster and soothe the mind. Observing their activities and the ambiance they create in the garden strongly affects human psychology, giving a sense of freshness and stress relief. It changes your regular garden into a “Yoga retreat” or a “Happiness center.”
Wildlife Conservation
Creating a bird-friendly environment in your garden can contribute to wildlife conservation. By providing food, water, and shelter for many species of birds, you can help their populations in urban areas. In this way, your garden can serve as a retreat for multiple bird species and contribute to preserving biodiversity.
How to Attract Birds to Garden
To attract birds to your garden, you must address their most basic needs, which are food, water, and shelter. Here is how you can organize all these things simply:
Provide Food and Water
You can make or buy bird feeders and bird baths. The feed can include sunflower seeds and mixed seeds for normal birds and peanuts for woodpeckers. The feed can be purchased at most pet shops. As for the drinking bowls, they could be as simple as shallow dishes with water. However, do not forget to wash them at least several times a week and refill them afterward.
Stop Using Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides
Chemicals could harm not only plants but also many soil and air creatures, including birds. Instead, use natural fertilizers like compost and organic mulches; they are generally cheaper, too. As for pests, there are also safe ways to get rid of them, so chuck the synthetics and do some research instead.
Give the Birds Shelter
Naturally, many birds choose to live in trees. If you have big ones on your lawn, they could be perfect. Otherwise, birdhouses and nesting boxes would suffice. If you place them on trees, make sure they are not too high for birds to get to them. Furthermore, it would be great if you plant some dense shrubs or hedges, where birds can hide from enemies.
DIY Bird Feeders
One of the most fun ways to feed the birds is by making feeders yourself. They will surely look great, and with such capabilities, the price could never be lower. What do you think would be the best material to make feeders from?
Materials Required
A plastic bottle, a plastic plate or tray, a cork, screws, and strings.
Method of Preparation
- Fix the bottle cork at the center of the plastic tray. You may use screws to ensure that the cork is sturdy and leak-proof.
- Make some holes near the mouth of the bottle.
- Fill the bottle with bird food, add the tray, and invert the setup.
Method of Installation
Hang the DIY bird feeder from the strings in your garden. This inexpensive feeder can attract various species of birds and provide them with enough food supply year-round.
Bird Baths
Like feeders, bird baths are also essential for the continuous visit of birds to your garden. Birds not only visit the garden for drinking water but also for bathing to keep their plumage clean and fresh. A shallow dish of clean water in a visible and safe place or a commercially available bird bath can attract birds. However, the most important thing is that the water should be clean and changed frequently.
Patient Waiting
It may take a few days or a few weeks for the birds to discover your feeders and birdbaths. Do not be discouraged if birds do not come to your garden immediately. You have to attract them with your continuous supply of food and water. They will slowly begin to come to your garden, and you can see that your garden is full of birds.
Conclusion
By following the above steps, one can create an environment in one’s own garden and encourage birds to help in the conservation of wildlife. Moreover, the natural view and sounds of birds in your garden can make your day a wonderful one. So, it is advisable to attract birds to your garden rather than turning a deaf ear towards their chirping and ignoring them all the time. Finally, don’t you think that a garden full of birds seems to be waiting for its real owner to possess it and make it lively and beautiful?
It’s easy to assemble. Just fix the plate with the provided screws. Then fill the bird food and hang it in your garden.
Please Watch a detailed video below demonstrating step by step way of Making DIY Bird Feeders.
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