![]() ![]() They aid in pest control, feeding on such insects as potato beetles, cotton boll weevils and the cucumber beetle. Cardinal Pair Glass Light Up GlobeĪs one of the most recognized songbirds in North America, Cardinals also could be known for their virtues they are monogamous and remain together throughout the year. While the Cardinal may best be known for its flash of color in garden and woodland, have you ever found one of its feathers on the ground? Blue Jays and Robins shed their feathers like so much fall foliage, but Cardinals just might be the greatest protectors of the princely robes in the feathered kingdom. How many images of the Northern Cardinal do you use as holiday decorations? Is one of your favorite ornaments a Cardinal? What about the tablecloth, outside doormat, holiday wreath, gift wrapping paper? Notice in November and December every time you see the image of a Cardinal as you do your holiday shopping. Northern Cardinal Ornament from Cobane Studios Can you think of anything more enjoyable to put you in the holiday spirit? No wonder it is often referred to as the Winter Holiday Bird. What a beautiful contrast the crimson red Northern Cardinal gives against pure white, fresh snow. For many of us the days ahead will include snow. Posted in Attracting Birds, Bluebirds, Bird Watching | Tagged songbirds, missouri, birding, birdseed, centralmo, feeder, bird count, national audubon society, migration, centralmissouri, songbirdessentialsīy: Mel Toellner Photo Courtesy of Gail Hagans from the Songbird Station Photo Contest.Īs this issue of the Songbird Station Newsletter arrives in mailboxes, our thoughts will be turning to the upcoming holiday season. This is the first step toward achieving greater success on your bluebird trail. IX. Remove the old bluebird and/or Tree Swallow nests on your first nest check after the young have fledged. VIII. Monitor your bluebird trail at least once every week. They may fledge prematurely, which could cause their death. VII. Avoid handling the bluebird and/or Tree Swallow young after they are 14 days or older. This will protect the bluebirds from predators and other enemies. ![]() VI. Attach a predator guard to your bluebird houses. Change their nests when babies are from seven to 10-days old (only one change per brood needed.) If you don’t, you may end up fledging very few, if any, baby birds. V. Control the most threatening parasite, the blowfly larva. This will allow the valuable Tree Swallow to also nest on your bluebird trail. ![]() IV. Add a second bluebird house 21 feet (7 paces) from the first house, at every 300-foot setting. III. Control the House Sparrow, or it will eliminate the bluebird and Tree Swallow. II. Keep the bluebird houses in open habitat. To draw a crowd of birds, try feeding Sunflower Hearts versus Black Oil Sunflower so they don't have to mess with the hull, or you can try putting some seed in the tray or peanut butter on the holes to further entice the birds to work for their dinner.I. Place houses at least 300 feet apart, because bluebirds are territorial. The benefit being that it is worth it because when the birds can't eat from feeders unprotected from the weather, they WILL be able to eat from the All Weather Feeder. This feeder will be more popular amongst the birds if it is not hung near a cluster of other feeders because unlike other feeders which let the elements in, it is also not as easy for the birds to eat from. A clean feeder helps keep the bird population healthy. ![]() Comes completely apart so each piece can be individually cleaned. The circular perch lets you see all the birds that are feeding, even those on the far side. Through rain, snow, sleet and ice, the All Weather Feeder delivers the seed DRY!! Won't clog up with snow and ice. The All Weather 4 Quart Clear Feeder is the first weatherproof wild bird feeder. ![]()
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