Attracting Backyard Birds [antikvár]

a t t r a c t i n g backyard birds INTRODUCTION Hardly a day goes by when we don't see birds. These magnificeni creaiures can be found ihroughoui the countryside as well as in city areas. In spile of the loss of iheir natural habiiats, birds have adjusted lo man's presence and have learned lo live with him in a world of asphalt and concrete, Man, loo, has a basic need lo be connected lo nature. We can all recall, ai one lime or anoiher, a memorable occasion when we communed wiih naiure. Often, we find ourselves absenimindedly watching ihe antics of a bird taking a baih in a puddle or pursuing food. These are ihe moments most cherished, as we answer our inner call 10 touch base with nature. As people become more aware of the delight of bird life around their homes, they find ways to encourage birds 10 nest and feed by improving the habitat around man-made structures. By planting a varieiy of trees, shrubs, and flowers and introducing feeders, nesting boxes, or birdhouses and a source of water, you will ensure that birds will flock lo this setting and provide many pleasurable hours of bird-watching. Besides the aesthetic value of sight and song, there is the added benefit of the natural insect control these birds provide.