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Back Porch Wren House

Looking for a unique gift idea or a great outside accent piece that benefits nature? The Back Porch House is one of our favorites. Hand made in a small craft shop in the hills of North Carolina, this piece exudes quality and character. Hang it on a fence, tree, garden shed, or as the name suggests, on your back door or porch. Fully functional for smaller backyard birds such as wrens and chickadees, you will delight at watching birds nest so close to home...instead of inside the nook and crannies of your exterior. Easy to clean, beautiful to look at, it is one of our most popular sellers. 14 inches tall.

Price $189.00  #wh22

  

 

 

 

 

 

Bell House 

Bell House
A favorite in classical gardens, the Bell Tower birdhouse provides a striking accent when placed amid your garden shrubs.  This bell adorned birdhouse has a verdigris copper or polished copper roof adding to its aesthetic allure. As with our other cedar and cypress products, this house ages beautifully and will last for generations! It is divided into eight separate compartments. 16 inches in diameter x 26.75 inches high. Hand crafted to order in the hills of North Carolina, you will marvel at the level of detail in this exquisite piece. Mounting plate and accessories along with easy to follow directions are include. Simply attach to your 4 inch by 4 inch post with the supplied mounting plate.

Price $499.00  #lhbh

  

 

 

 

 

Flat House 

Flat House

Perfect for the garden wall or fence, or mounted on a post. Divided into five compartments. Includes mounting brackets. 15 1/2" x 20"


Price $415.00  #lh-fh

  

 

 

 

 

Mushroom Top House  

Mushroom Top House
If you are searching for a unique bird house for your backyard garden, this is the one. Its mushroom appearing roof is sculpted with antiqued aluminum, covering four bird compartments. The house is made of cypress, a wood known for its durability and longevity amidst the most extreme weather conditions. It is 23 inches tall and 16 inches in diameter. Comes equipped with mounting hardware making it a snap to install this on a separate post, or fence top. This house is great for a variety of backyard birds and creates a wonderful garden focal point.

Price $399.00  #lhmth

  

 

 

 

 

Classic Bluebird House  

Classic Bluebird House
Enjoy the colorful and playful activities
of bluebirds anywhere in your yard.
This house should be positioned about
4 1/2' off the ground in an open area.
The front panel opens for easy cleaning.
Stained only. 7" x 15".

Price $99.00  #bb23


  

 

 

 

 

Feeder 

Feeder
Hand crafted in a small rural town of North Carolina, you'll have to stock up on birdseed with this feeder. Birds love the spacious feeding area, which is protected from rain and snow by an expertly crafted cedar roof. Your guests will marvel at the detail and workmanship of this feeder, thought by many to be the finest example of craftsmanship available in a feeder today. The copper band encircling the base helps contain the seed and creates an attractive polished accent to the base and cypress structures. It is a full 17 inches diameter x 24 inches high. Weighing 12 pounds, gardenandpatiodecor.com is offering free shipping charges anywhere in the continental US. Exquisite detail and hand crafted elegance make this feeder one of our most popular sellers. Upon arrival you will agree that this feeder lends an immediate air of distinction and aesthetic tranquility to any garden or backyard habitat. Constructed of high grade cedar and cypress, hand painted, this piece is sure to remain an heirloom in your family for years to come.

Take advantage of this incredible price and shipping offer by ordering this classic heirloom feeder today!

Price $549.00  #lh2 

  

 

 

 

 

Bell Feeder 

Bell Feeder                                                 

This bell adorned bird feeder has a verdigris copper or polished copper roof adding to its aesthetic allure. You'll have to stock up on birdseed with this feeder. Birds love the spacious feeding area, which is protected from rain and snow. The copper band helps contain the seed and creates an attractive accent. Painted white or stained gray. 17"" diameter x 23.5"" high

Price $469.00  #lhbf

  

 



Nuthatch Suet Feeder

Nuthatch Suet Feeder

Price $56.00

French Bronze

Verdigris

 Antique Copper

Dimensions: 10"w x 9"h x 6.75"d

 

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Oakleaf Suet Feeder

Oak Leaf Suet Feeder

Price $56.00

French Bronze

Verdigris

 Antique Copper

Dimensions: 10"w x 9"h x 6.75"d

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Pinecone Suet Feeder

PineconeSuet Feeder

Price $56.00

French Bronze

Verdigris

 Antique Copper

Dimensions: 10"w x 9"h x 6.75"d

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Selecting a bird house involves some pre-planning based upon your expectations and setting. When selecting a birdhouse it is important to keep these factors in mind: 

  • The type of birds you are trying to attract.
  • 85 species of North American birds are defined as cavity nesters- of these approximately 30 species of birds will use a birdhouse.
  • Once you have selected the species you want to attract, learn about their specific needs.
  • The desired appearance and visible setting for the birdhouse (place away from your birdfeeders).
  • Place opposite wind currents, in a relatively sunny area.
  • Proximity of protective landscaping to the bird house.
  • Ease of cleaning and maintenance.
  • Competition and threat from other animals (cats, squirrels, raccoons, hawks).
  • Pay particular attention to the interior dimensions required by the species you want to attract.
  • Resist the temptation to cluster numerous bird houses together, birds are very territorial.
  • Clean the bird house annually using a 10% bleaching solution.

Be patient. Even with the right mixture of habitat, positioning, selection of housing, water, and feed it will take time before your site is adopted by a nesting pair of birds.

 

BIRD NESTING CHART

Species

Habitat

Height of Box

Nesting Season

Nesting Material

Eggs

Bewick's Wren

Edge of Woods, wood clearing, backyard near building

5 - 15'

May - July

Twigs, grass, lined w/ feathers

5 - 7 White w/brown flecks

Black-capped Chickadee

Edge of Woods, wood clearing

5 - 15'

April - July

Wood chips, moss, hair, feathers

6 - 8 White w/red-brown speckles

Carolina Chickadee

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 - 15'

April - July

Wood chips, moss, hair, feathers

6 White w/brown speckles

Carolina Wren

Edge of woods, wood clearing, backyard near building

5 - 15'

May - July

Twigs, dry grass

5 White to creamy

Downy Woodpecker

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 - 15'

April - July

Wood chips

4 - 5 White to pale buff

Eastern Bluebird

Pasture, field

3 - 6'

March - July

Grasses, pine needles, weeds, lining of fine grass

4 - 5 Clear blue

Hairy Woodpecker

Edge of woods, wood clearing

12 - 20'

Feb - April

Wood chips

3 - 6 White

House Wren

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 - 15'

April - July

Twigs, grass

6 - 7 White marked w/brown

Mountain Bluebird

Pasture, field

3 - 6'

April - July

Weed stems, pine needles

4 - 6 Pale blue to bluish-white

Mountain Chickadee

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 - 15'

April - July

Moss, fur, feathers, shredded bark

7 - 9 White

Northern Flicker

Pasture, field

10 - 30'

April - July

Wood chips

7 - 9 White

Plain Titmouse

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 - 15'

April - August

Moss, grass, feathers, fur

3 - 9 White

Red-shafted Flicker

Pasture, field

10 - 30'

Feb - April

Wood chips

6 - 8 White

Screech Owl

Edge of woods, wood clearing

10 - 30'

Feb - April

Wood chips

2 - 7 White

Tufted Titmouse

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 -15'

April - August

Grasses

5 - 6 White w/brown speckles

Tree Swallow

Pasture, field

4 -15'

March - May

Grass lined w/feathers

4 - 6 White

Violet-green Swallow

Pasture, field

4 -15'

March - May

Grass lined w/feathers

4 - 7 White

Western Bluebird

Pasture, field

3 - 6'

March - August

Weed stems, twigs or feathers

4 - 6 Pale blue to bluish-white

White-breasted Nuthatch

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 -15'

May - July

Bark, roots, grass

5 - 6 White w/brown speckles

Yellow-shafted Flicker

Edge of woods, wood clearing

5 -15'

March - July

Wood chips

5 - 10 White

 

Pick a Feeder, Any Feeder


(ARA) - Backyard bird feeding is an easy way to enjoy wildlife up close and personal. Feeders, and the beautiful birds that perch upon them, can brighten up any garden or yard. More important, however, is that bird feeding is very beneficial to the outdoor pets we adore so much.

There are many types of birds that have become well-adapted to taking advantage of bird feeders. In fact, according to the National Audubon Society, more than 100 species supplement their natural diets with birdseed, suet, fruit and nectar obtained from feeders. Plus, many are so widespread in their range that they'll feast almost anywhere in the United States, from California to New York.

To accommodate this wide variety of birds, there is a wide variety of feeders: hopper feeders, tube feeders, platform feeders, suet feeders -- the list goes on and on. Choosing a feeder is ultimately a matter of satisfying the specific preferences of the birds you want to attract. In other words, the birds you desire to feed will determine the type of food you put out. The food, in turn, helps to determine which feeder you should use.

For example, desirable birds like cardinals, woodpeckers and chickadees are attracted to feeders filled with premium seeds and real fruit. Foods like Wild Delight Less Mess Cardinal Food work great for attracting these birds because they're made with real raisins, cranberries and cherries that sought-after birds love. As a result, feeders that accommodate large fruit pieces and seeds are necessary to attract these types of birds.

Some feeders work well for a number of different types of food. Hopper feeders and platform feeders are big and bird-friendly. They can hold almost any size seed and a lot of it, so they have to be refilled less often. Large fruit pieces and nuts, like those found in Wild Delight Less Mess Fruit & Berry, can easily be accessed from either of these feeders.

Tube feeders are extremely popular and come with feeding ports (the holes where the birds access the food) of varying sizes in order to accommodate different types of food. A tube feeder with large holes will let sunflower seeds and fruit pieces through, while others with small holes should be used for small seeds like Nyjer. Tube feeders are ideal for smaller birds like finches and pine siskins because they have small perches that large perching birds like starlings can't grip.

Suet feeders, which are wire cages specifically made to hold suet, are an excellent way to offer your outdoor pets a variety of dining options. Suet is the hard, white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle and other animals, and is a favorite of many birds. Some suet products, like Wild Delight Deck, Porch N' Patio Suet, are even mixed with nuts like pistachios. If it were up to the birds, they would take the entire piece of suet away with them. Thankfully, the suet feeder cage design only allows small chunks to be eaten at a time, which means that desirable birds such as woodpeckers and nuthatches visit more often -- so you get more time to enjoy watching them.

Yet another type of feeder is the mesh feeder. This kind of feeder is used for dispensing larger seeds such as black oil sunflower seeds. Mesh feeders, somewhat similar to tube feeders, are meant to attract birds that cling because other birds cannot perch on them. This helps to keep starlings and other nuisance birds away. More significant is that they're designed to resist squirrel damage. Squirrels can use these feeders, but will be frustrated because they can only pick one seed at a time.

Very similar to the mesh feeders are finch sock feeders, which are mesh bags that allow finches to cling to them and discourage other birds from stealing seed. Products like the Wild Delight Finch Sock Feeder come already stocked with premium Nyjer seed, creating a convenient, all-in-one feed and feeder combination.  

There are a number of helpful resources today that can help you pick out the appropriate types of food needed to attract desirable birds, and the feeders that suit them best. In fact, Web sites such as www.WildDelight.com are becoming a popular reference point for outdoor pet lovers.

Finally, remember that no matter what feeder appears to best suit a particular situation or yard, the key is really the type of food you put in it. Want better birds? Feed them premium food. Want to make it easy for birds to eat the premium food? Make sure you put it in the right type of feeder. With all the different types and styles of feeders available today, there have never been more opportunities to enjoy outdoor pets and the entertaining hobby of backyard bird feeding.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

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