If you live in a part of the country or world that has harsh winters, you've got a few choices to provide water for birds in winter. You can either buy a heated birdbath, buy a birdbath heater, or get creative. The method I've been using for years is creative and has proven to be very fuss-free and effective. It involves no extension cords or electrical wiring to bury or any … [Read more...] about Cheapest Way To Provide Water For Birds In Winter
Archives for January 2009
Preventing Bird Strikes At Airports
With the recent near disaster bird strike of US Airways flight 1549, I thought my readers would be interested to know what bird management methods were employed by airports to reduce incidents like these. The management of birds in and around an airport requires three main components: Habitat Management Bird Control Teams Lethal Removal Of Birds Let's look quickly … [Read more...] about Preventing Bird Strikes At Airports
Best Way To Keep Your Tube Feeders Dry
Tube Feeders Get Wet Easily No matter what time of year it is one of the best things you can do for your backyard birds is to keep their food dry. It deters spoilage and helps stretch out the time between feeder cleanings. Unfortunately, tube feeders seem to find a way to get wet even when you've taken precautions. I have upside down finch feeders that have domes and still … [Read more...] about Best Way To Keep Your Tube Feeders Dry