Bird Houses and Bird Feeders

bird feeder graphicEnjoying wild birds with bird feeders and bird houses!
Using backyard bird feeders and bird houses is a great method of enjoying birds and wildlife near your own home. Many million Americans, from the very young to senior citizens, have tried it. A sense of connection with nature is often cited as a reason for the enjoyment of this fast growing hobby. In terms of sheer numbers, bird watching with bird feeders and bird houses is the second fastest growing hobby in the country, with only close cousin gardening ahead of it. Dont forget bird baths when establishing the birding habitat. Birds love water. Cast Stone Fountains are another way to provide water for birds, a fountain can be both decoration with water and a functional water feature.

bird house graphicBird feeders and effects on the birds
The effects of bird houses and bird feeders on local birds and wildlife should be understood. In other words, how do your freebie meals in bird feeders affect the birds? While the research performed is minimal, we understand that mocking birds, cardinals, tufted tit mice, and a few other species have been seen changes. Specifically, their northern range has expanded, possibly due to the availability of shelter and food via bird feeders and bird houses in backyards and outdoor sanctuaries. There is no evidence of bird feeders or birdhouses having a negative overall effect. It's difficult to stop once you get started, especially with birds. Once you see a couple different species of birds enjoying your bird houses, you'll likely get hooked, and find yourself picking up a birding book to help recognize specific feathered friends.

copper top gazebo bird feederFinding your favorite species
Attracting, feeding and housing your favorite species will be determined first by where you live and the season. For example, on any winter day, you're likely to see a cardinals at bird feeders in West Virginia, a golden finch at a thistle feeder in Massachusetts and humming birds swirling around a nectar feeder in central California. How can you find out which birds live in your area, and are good candidates to visit your bird feeders? Live in your bird houses? A good bird identification book (available at any book store) has pictures, diagrams, and descriptions of different birds and will help you find the names and characteristics for the birds you're likely to see feeding at your bird feeder, or nesting in your own back yard bird houses.

Bird Feeders and Bird Houses
We've put together a collection of the highest quality bird houses and bird feeders available. You can shop for them via our bird feeder and bird house store. These products are designed not only to be the most pleasing bird houses and bird feeders to the human eye, but are engineered to be safe and functional for the birds. Enjoy!