Category: Backyard Birds
Squirrel-proof feeders, feeders by bird type, poles and baffles that actually hold up.
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Bluebird House Plans: The Exact Box Bluebirds Accept
Blue bird house plans that work: a 1.5 inch entrance hole, 4×4 floor, no perch,…
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Bird House Plans: Dimensions That Actually Get Occupied
Bird house plans fail on numbers, not carpentry. Floor size, hole diameter, and hole height…
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Bird Houses: Hole Size Decides the Tenant
A bird house entrance hole picks the tenant: 1 1/8 inch for chickadees, 1 1/2…
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Glass Bird Baths: What to Check Before You Buy One
Decorative glass bird baths, Hobby Lobby included, are shallow and slick. Check depth, grip, and…
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Bird Bath Size: Small vs Large, and Which Birds Each Draws
A small bird bath pulls chickadees and warblers; a big basin pulls robins and doves…
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Concrete Bird Baths: Sealing, Staining, and Repair
A cement bird bath needs a penetrating sealer after a month of curing, or the…
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Ceramic Bird Baths: Glaze, Grip, and Freeze Risk
A ceramic bird bath looks great until a hard freeze or a slick glaze causes…
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Stone Bird Baths: Weight, Freeze Risk, and Cleaning
A stone bird bath lasts decades but cracks if winter water freezes inside it. Weight,…
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Heated Bird Baths: What You Need Below Freezing
A heated bird bath needs the right wattage for your climate, a GFCI outlet and…