SONGBIRD ESSENTIALS BIRD SPA FULL

Take note of the abundant natural foods available for wildlife as you go. A stroll through local parks amid our autumn colors is always a delight this time of year. Mealworm Feeder Blue/Grey Posted in Attracting Birds, Bird Baths | Tagged missouri, nature, birding, centralmo, winter, feeder, water, migration, southernmigration, centralmissouri, songbirdessentials, songbirdsīy: Mary Douglas Rock Bridge Memorial State Parkįall is upon us with winter close behind. A heated birdbath is a great way to draw in as many bluebirds to your backyard as your area will support – and to see if it’s worth investing in a mealworm feeder or bluebird house, if you haven’t already. Bluebirds visit seed feeders on occasion, but they’ll more readily make a habit of visiting fresh water. Last winter, nine out of ten stories about bluebirds that we heard in the store started with birdbaths. Not only will liquid water attract a greater quantity of birds, but also a wider variety. One of the best features of a well-maintained birdbath is that they will draw many more birds than might otherwise visit your feeders otherwise, including birds that aren’t primarily seed-eaters. Other heated birdbaths can also be mounted on decks or, like the Songbird Essentials Heated Cedar Birdbath, come with stands. Our most versatile heated birdbath is the Songbird Spa, which can be mounted to a deck railing with a clamp or plate mount and comes with stakes for a ground mount option.

SONGBIRD ESSENTIALS BIRD SPA FULL

Most heated birdbaths – that is, full baths with their own heating elements built in – are also controlled by thermostat, are similarly cost-effective to operate, and can be used year-round. The projected power usage is pennies per month. It will turn on and shut off automatically. The heating element will only switch on when the water is just above freezing and will maintain it at that temperature. The De-Icer is controlled by a built-in thermostat. The surface won’t get too hot for them to touch, nor take up too much electricity. The Songbird Essentials Birdbath & Multiuse De-Icer will fit most birdbaths, and is completely safe for birds. Keeping liquid water in your backyard is less of a challenge than it might seem. In winter, liquid water will draw many times more birds than even the most attractive feeders. Feeders are an essential component of your backyard birding habitat, but they’re not the biggest draw for birds. Liquid water becomes even scarcer in winter. As the weather gets colder and natural seeds and nuts become scarcer, more and more birds will be visiting your feeders – but food and calories aren’t the only things they’re going to be looking for.

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