Simply For The Birds

As I was looking out my window this late winter day, I observed much bird activity.  There were Robins grubbing for insects, Hummingbirds flitting around, House Finches taking a rest on the bare branches of a nearby tree and ducks splashing in the pond.  As spring draws near, we will start seeing the arrival of even more birds - Bluebirds, Orange Orioles, Goldfinches and Ruby Throated Hummingbirds.  It made me think that not only flowers bring spring colors, but our backyard friends do as well.

We can easily attract these colors of spring by providing nesting material, water, birdhouses and seed feeders.  Now is the time to get prepared for their arrival.  Don’t procrastinate; spring will be here before we know it!

Providing nesting materials for the birds that will be arriving soon, is a great way to watch the birds building nests.  Watch them come and peck out a bit of the nest material and fly off to where they are building their nests.  If you add nesting boxes and seed feeders, you will increase you chances of having the Nesters build closer to you.  Watch the fledglings open their mouths in anticipation when they see their parents coming with food. You will be able to watch them grow and if you are lucky - their first flights.

There is nothing more rewarding than to be a part of providing for the birds.  If you haven’t tried it, you should!