Thursday, May 30, 2013

Using Unique Bird Houses To Attract Birds

By Audrey McGuire


Decorating one's yard with a variety of unique bird houses is a great way to attract birds. Essentially you are creating a safe place for these animals. While building this safe haven, you are also providing beautiful decor to look at.

These items will hang in trees, from a fence post, a patio or even on a window. Nature lovers especially love to use them since they make bird watching easy to do. A wide variety of species will show up when there are several different types of homes and some feed available in a yard.

Bird watching is not only relaxing, but also easy to do. You can enjoy from a backyard patio or from inside while peering through a window. All you need are some binoculars and a camera if you wish to capture photos. You could even go as far as spending some type of a swing or hammock while watching as well. Laying back with binoculars while listening to to the sounds of nature is a great way to relax and relieve stress.

By creating a safe haven for winged creatures in your own yard you are providing all of the essential elements they need for survival. Placing a few houses, a bit of food and some water they will be able to thrive and produce healthy offspring. A sanctuary type setting also provides them with protection from weather conditions and predators.

Bird houses come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Hand crafted pieces can be made from many different materials, including wood, stone and glass. They can also come in a lot of different shapes. Some are shaped like actually birds and animals while others might be made to look like replicas of famous buildings.

Custom order pieces can be built in even more unique ways. Large mansion style houses can be constructed for hanging in big trees in a back yard. Apartment complex replicas that can house many species at once are also another idea. Even a home made with details to attract a single species can be construction. If it can be dreamed of, it can be built.

Once you have hung all of your bird homes, other decorative items can start to be added to the area. Feeders and bathes are useful for the animals, but flags and statues can become a centerpiece to bring everything together. You can also add things like handmade stepping stones and ceramic decor to add some additional flare. The whole yard can be packed with a variety of an items. You could even use a universal theme throughout all of the items. Dreaming big, when it comes to yard decoration, is what is behind some of the most beautiful creations.

Collecting unique bird houses does not have to become an expensive hobby. In fact, a huge selection of affordable options is available online through a variety of retailers. Instead of spending a lot of money, you can focus on all of the beautiful song birds that will be taking of residency in the houses you are providing.




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