BIRDS

LOTS OF GREAT INFORMATION:

Cornell FeederWatch Cam

LINK

"Sad. I did not know that when mold forms on the feeders they eat from, their tongues swell n they can’t eat...so they starve ....and so do the little ones in the nest. :(

One should dump out the existing nectar, take the feeder apart completely, wash all parts with hot water and a biodegradable dish soap like Dawn. Use a bottle brush as needed. Then rinse all thoroughly. Make sure there is no sign of mold or black mildew.

To make nectar, boil 2 cups of water, add 1/2 cup sugar. Stir to completely dissolve the sugar. DO NOT ADD coloring. Cool nectar to room temperature. Nectar can be stored in the fridge for 5 days before using in your feeder."-Kym Phillips Smith.

RECYCLING IDEA: 

Southeastern Avian Research

May 23 at 2:53 PM ·

Pretty cool recycling idea!

‎Nicki Muscatell‎ to Tennessee Birding

May 23 at 11:09 AM

Saw this on another birding website. What to do with a broken rake...

Pollinator Friendly Yards

Sharing is what it's all about.

Native plants bring the insects birds need.

"Native plants are the base of the ecological food web. In addition, [Doug Tallamy's] research indicates that when a landscape dips below 80% native plants, the reproduction rate of birds begins to drop. Thus, we can all make a difference in our yards by increasing the percentage of native plants each year."

Article here:https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/home-garden/2019/12/19/wax-myrtle-and-yellow-rumped-warblers-made-each-other/2685946001/

Find your native plant society here: http://nanps.org/native-plant-societies/