I wanted to share with you the family of Blue Tits that have been feeding and nesting in the garden for about 3 years now.
I also wanted to write about these birds again is because I have got some great pictures tonight.
I know my head is like a encyclopedia of birds but I just wanted a few more tips on how to make my garden get more species and decent amounts of tits.
My mum and dad have just seen a Barn Owl, so I am going to look for it. Scary sky tonight. Going to try it on Sky Watch Friday.
It's so refreshing to hear how passionate you are about birds Findlay and I'm sure you will find those hints and tips you are after to attract more species to your garden - and when you do please share them with me!!!
ReplyDeleteLots of tips below from lots of helpful people. From Findlay
DeleteKeep putting a variety of food out Findlay, and the birds will keep coming. Some birds prefer to feed on the ground, and some will visit tables and feeders. So have a good mixture.
ReplyDeletePeanuts, mixed seed, nyger seed, sunflower hearts; they will all attract their own specialist birds.
It looks like you have the suet blocks, fat balls and some seed.
I buy the cheap packs of mixed fruit in the winter, (the cooking aisle. in the supermarket). Soaked in water overnight to soften it up, Blackbirds and other thrushes love it.
A few weeds in the garden is good too. I call them wild flowers. The birds love the seed heads, but your mum and dad might not. :-)
Mum laughed about the weeds, but said we can grow some globe thistles
DeleteHi Findlay, you're getting to grips with that camera I see!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I would add to Keith's comments (he knows his stuff, you know...lol) is the addition (if you haven't already) of a decent sized bird bath or even a small pond. Birds need to bathe to keep their feathers in tip top condition, it's also fun watching them splash about in the water...great photo opportunities as well...[;o)
We have got a pond but birds can only get to the waterfall bit because we have a safety cage over the top. I am going to sort out another water supply thing.
DeleteWell done Trevor, how could I have forgotten water.
ReplyDeleteAs important as the food.
Hi there - nice pictures - feel free to link your posts to WBW - I think I lot of people would be interested in your posts!
ReplyDeleteStewart M - Australia
I will and thank you
DeleteSome good tips already Findlay, and its great you want to attract more birds. A variety of seed types will help, try some Nyger and hopefully you will get some goldfinches. Also lots of cover and trees help as birds need the protection, and are more cautious of open spaces. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI want more trees, but mum says she wants more sun.
DeleteI love the pictures of the Blue Tits, they seem to feel right at home in your garden!
ReplyDeleteThe threatening sky is truly impressive, beautifully captured! I hope the thunderstorm did not damage the crops.
Happy Skywatch,
merisi