how to attract indigo buntings
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

How to Attract Indigo Buntings

Get Indigo Buntings in your garden with four easy steps:
1. Use good bird feeders with different seeds and put them in intelligent spots.
2. Make a cozy place by planting bushes and native plants and leaving a wild corner.
3. Add insects, berries, and mealworms to their food for a tasty menu.
4. Make water accessible with birdbaths, creating a happy home for these colorful birds in your garden.

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how to attract birds to the balcony
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

How to Attract Birds to the Balcony

To attract birds to a balcony, set up various bird feeders like windows, deck railing, and hummingbird feeders. Provide a water source and diverse foods like seeds and nectar. Plant bird-friendly vegetation and ensure cleanliness and safety from predators. Observe bird habits and adjust your setup accordingly.

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How to create winter shelter for birds
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

How to Create Winter Shelter for Birds

Create winter shelters for birds using natural covers like evergreens and brush piles, and artificial shelters like DIY roosting boxes with recycled insulation. Maintain these shelters well, provide food and water, and keep pets at a safe distance for bird safety.

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what to do with a dead bird in your yard
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

What to Do with a Dead Bird in Your Yard

Have you ever stumbled upon a lifeless feathered friend in your backyard and wondered what to do with a dead bird in your yard? It’s a scenario that might catch you off guard, but it’s an important one to consider. What if that dead bird is more than just an unfortunate discovery? It could be

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Illustration on 'How to Create a Bird Garden' with diverse birds in a colorful garden landscape.
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

Discover How to Create a Bird Garden in Your Yard

Imagine chirping symphonies and flashes of vibrant wings right outside your window. A bird garden isn’t just beautiful, it’s a haven for feathered friends and a joy for you. Want to attract these delightful neighbors? It’s easier than you think!  This guide gives you simple steps to transform your yard into a buzzing bird sanctuary,

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Bird entangled in netting with text 'does bird netting really work' questioning the efficacy of bird netting
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

The Power of Bird Netting: Does It Really Work?

Bird netting effectively prevents birds from accessing areas like crops or buildings, reducing damage and health risks. When installed and maintained correctly, it provides a humane deterrent, ensuring long-term protection without harming birds.

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A step-by-step visual guide on how to install bird netting over garden to protect plants.
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

Step-by-Step Bird Netting Installation Guide

To put bird netting in your garden: 

1) Get netting, supports, ties, and scissors. 

2) Measure your garden. 

3) Put up strong support. 

4) Place the netting over and attach it well. 

5) Tie the netting tightly and fix any gaps. Keep it in good shape for it to last long.

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A variety of garden birds perched and feeding among lush green garden plants, illustrating the query - do birds eat garden plants?
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

Do Birds Eat Garden Plants? How to Keep Your Plants Safe

Did you know that some birds, like the European Starling, can eat up to twice their body weight in food in a single day? This fact might raise a question for garden lovers: “Do birds eat garden plants and how to protect your green?” It’s a common concern among those who cherish both their gardens

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Guide on how to make roosting pockets for birds hanging from tree branches
Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens
Joy Kundu

DIY Guide to Make Roosting Pockets for Birds

Did you know our little bird buddies need a warm, safe spot to stay, especially when it’s cold outside? That’s where roosting pockets come in handy. They’re like tiny, cozy homes for birds! Use a sturdy frame, brushwood, and loops for bird roosting pockets. Place in a sheltered spot, out of direct sun and wind,

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