What would be some other "Main Attractions" to get Hummingbirds to stay around. They are enjoyable birds and do alot of natural pollinating that is a benefit for the flora and for us. Here are some additional "Main Attractions" that might be of help if you are interested in bringing these…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on July 10, 2009 at 12:58pm —
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Are you wondering how to attract hummingbirds naturally? Maybe you have thought about what type of plants or shrubs you like to occupy that part of your yard that will help prime your hummingbird feeder. Here are some plant and shrub ideas that you may want to consider when attracting…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on June 23, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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These little guys provide all kinds of vital pollination activity to thousands of different plant species which is vital to the proliferation of plant life. People from the Midwest enjoy these critters, some 300 different species weighing less than 20 grams, from mid-spring to late fall.
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Added by G.L.Freeman on June 2, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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A bluebirds primary diet is insects and fruit.
Planting native plants like American Bittersweet is a great way to attract and help Bluebirds.
Another great way to help and attract Bluebirds is by feeding meal worms which are what bluebirds eat.
You can begin feeding me…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on April 25, 2009 at 6:11pm —
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Can you remember back when you were a kid and remember watching Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz sing, "Somewhere over the rainbow.....Bluebirds fly"? That song helped to immortalize the beautiful wild bluebird.
Since the early colonial times, people have really enjoyed the comp…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on April 17, 2009 at 9:42am —
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Hey Kids!
Maybe by now the thought has entered your mind that Mother's Day is fastly approaching.
Maybe you were thinking about getting that same old flower arrangement or the predictable trip to Old Country Buffett...........Again!!!!
Why not give her something fun, unique…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on April 15, 2009 at 8:35am —
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Use these 10 plants to bring more feathered friends into your backyard.
By Stacy Tornio, Managing Editor
Photo: Hazel Erickson
Plants have a lot more to offer than just beautiful flowers. Why not get the most out of your garden by growing plants with multiple benef…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on April 14, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Here are some interesting facts and ideas to think about, when planning to set out bird food in your yard, near your bird bath and to fill your bird feeders to feed and attract orioles.
Here are some things to keep in mind about Orioles.
ORIOLES migrate a…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on April 10, 2009 at 11:48pm —
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THE BIRD OF THE WEEK: ORIOLES
SPRING IS HERE!!!
And so are ORIOLES - our bird of the week!
These wild birds are stikingly beautiful! Because of their beautiful black, orange or yellow plumage, their distinctive whistle, spring songs, and their amazing suspended nests, whic…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on April 4, 2009 at 1:53pm —
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THE WINNER OF THE FREE, EDIBLE BIRDHOUSE!!!!
Recently we had a contest at: http://www.green-talk.com/.
A special thanks to the 196 people that participated in the entry of the contest.
We hope you had a fun time, but the anticipation of the winner has come to an end.
The winner of the Free, Edible Birdhouse Contest goes to:
CHARLENE KOUSER of Spotsylvania, Virginia.
CONGRATULATIONS CHARLENE!!!!
We at "The Birdhouse Outlet" hope that you and your feathered friends in your neck of the…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on April 4, 2009 at 1:01pm —
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How about that?
For those of you that may be involved with Ventriloquism and or Puppetry and you are wild about green, now
you can purchase a script book to help promote your cause.
Ventriloquist Dialogues that Educate as you entertain!
These four comedy skits are themed on today’…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on March 24, 2009 at 9:23am —
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In this day of wanting natural insect control, we need to think about taking care of our natural insect controllers.
Whether birds, bats, owls, or other animals, when providing them an artificial lodging place or cavity, what we provide them in that cavity may make a difference.
I was on YouTube last night and a gentleman was showing what I thought was a great idea for stuffing the inside of your bird house or bat vivarium:
CEDAR CHIPS!!!!
Filling the bottom of the new birdhouse with a l…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on March 10, 2009 at 1:03pm —
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As many may know, many North American birds nest in "cavities", or holes in
trees and fence posts. Some birds, such as the wood pecker, are able to
actually chisel their own holes with their sharp and heavy bills, yet other
cavity nesters must find suitable holes for their nesting needs.
Unfortunately, suitable nest cavities can be a hard match and difficult to
find in much of North America. One way to solve the depopulation and nesting
problems of all natural insect controllers, which can real…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on March 7, 2009 at 12:09pm —
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A survey was conducted and found that very few Americans really understand the pollination process between flora and fauna. The reason is, that we relate pollen to allergies, itchy eyes and sneezing. We don't realize that for one out of every three bites we eat, we need to thank a bat, bee, bird or other pollinator. Bats perform a vital ecological role by pollinating flowers, and also serve an important role in seed dispersal. Many tropical plants are entirely dependent on bats.
Food producers…
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Added by G.L.Freeman on March 2, 2009 at 10:00pm —
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