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Wild bird
feeding tips
Feeding native birds is an enjoyable pastime for many people. Also the simple pleasure of having birds visit our gardens can help us feel more in touch with nature. Here are some tips to help enhance your wild bird experience.
The ideal bird feeder
There are many types of bird feeders available and they can be as simple as a tray, a raised bird table or a more elaborate terracotta or metal feeder on a stand.
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Whatever you choose, make sure it can be easily cleaned and place it where different groups of birds frequent your backyard. Some birds are quiet shy so be patient - they will eventually come down to feed!
Feeding in winter
Attracting birds to your garden is no great mystery. It doesn't require any great investment and is especially rewarding during winter when natural food sources become scarce.
Although native birds forage for food, in the wild on their own, offering an alternative food source in your backyard can be an important supplement to their natural diet and will encourage them into your garden. During winter, remember:
- Provide clean, fresh food. Damp seed that has turned mouldy will discourage birds and may endanger their health.
- Clean, fresh water should be provided and kept constantly available. Any shallow dish will do as long as it is beyond the reach of predators and close to sheltered vegetation.
- If possible, provide a cover for your bird feeder during winter. When cleaning, it is important that you remove the seeds around the feeder as well as on the feeder itself.
- Ensure your native bird feeding regime has been in place long enough to ensure that your feathered guests know where to locate the seed in your garden before the temperature drops.
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HARMONY wild bird seed mixes are quality mixes that have been specially blended to attract a variety of birds to your garden throughout the year. They are not only beneficial to our native birds through the colder months but will bring an endless source of entertainment to your garden throughout all four seasons.
Dealing with feral birds
Some birds (especially introduced birds) are not that friendly to the local species and tend to dominate the food supply. It is not easy to get rid of them but there are a couple of things you can try:
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- Plant native shrubs and bushes to help native birds compete with the 'invaders'. Native birds tend to make better use of these natural sources of food and shelter.
- Cover your seed tray with open mesh wire such as chicken wire. The mesh size should be around 30mm. Smaller birds will learn to hop in through the mesh to eat the seeds.
While these tips may be effective in deterring feral birds, make sure your activities do not deter native birds from visiting your garden.
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