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Do window nest boxes work?
You're unlikely to succeed bringing wild birds to nest or roost in a window bird box, so whether its worth your effort is another matter.
Can birds eat rice
Feed cooked unsalted rice to a variety of birds in your garden; well pigeons, doves and occasionally seagulls would only touch uncooked.
Bird feeder placement guide
Bird feeder placement guide that details where you should locate all types of feeders and why, well offering a few ideas along the way.
Which way should a bird box face
Face bird boxes in the direction away from the sun towards the north/east, always out of sunlight with lots of shade with cover from trees.
Can wild birds eat oranges
Wild birds can eat oranges with massive health benefits; present an orange half or slice impaled on a railing, pole or under the bird table.
Birds NOT using feeder
If wild birds are not using the feeder, its time to step it up with more feeders with the use of more food varieties... with a change of location.
Where to site a bird box
Bird box location is vital for attracting the right species; it should be within reach to clean, but high enough to keep it safe from predators.
Do birds fly at night
If a wild bird that is normally active in the day flies at night, its because it was probably startled; though it is possible few species do fly at night time.
Where do birds go at night
Most common birds in Britain will head back to there nest to sleep, well some wild bird species are known to sleep on the wing, or in flight.
How to attract birds to window feeder
Bring garden birds up to your window bird feeder by supplying them peanuts, seeds and fat balls, well removing all other food sources.
