Basking In The Backyard Heat with Gazebo Bird Feeders
Summer is everybody's favorite time of year, second only to Christmas! It brings about visions of backyard barbecues, cold drinks, swimming, camping and water fights to keep cool. It is also the perfect time to relax with friends and family while you admire all of the birds in your yard, attracted by your feeders.
For a long time only hobbyists were using bird feeders, however they are now on every nature lover and bird enthusiasts list of interests; another reason why setting one up in your own backyard can be a truly thrilling experience. It is also sure to excite your friends and family, as bird watching is a great activity for people from all age groups.
The whole bird feeder "fad" is not only based on the standard creation of feeders, but also on the different styles, functions and services of the devices – this is why today you can find plenty of different varieties of bird feeders in a number of attractive styles.
The structure of your bird feeder is very important so make sure to keep that in mind before you start as it will effect the over all quality of your feeder as well as what kind of seeds you use with it.
A lot has been written about the various kinds of bird feeding, but there are still plenty of areas where information is sorely lacking. What many people fail to realize is that bird feeding has a lot to do with what style of bird feeder you are using as well as the kind of seed.
If you choose to use a very festive and creative bird feeder in your backyard you are not only creating an attractive edition to your property, but you will also lure many different species of bird, which in themselves will be adding a very attractive feature to your home.
For those of you who enjoy bird watching, utilizing a bird feeder in your own yard will bring great joy, as it will greatly increase the number of feathered friends to visit you. If you are lucky enough to have, or be able to build, a gazebo bird feeder, then the number of birds you see in your yard will amaze you.
Bird feeders come in a number of different styles, but one of the most good looking remains the gazebo bird feeder; it is without a doubt one of the most popular designs.
A lot like regular gazebos, these bird feeders are especially designed to accommodate for various kinds of seed and other bird feeds. With the pretty coloring, gazebo bird feeders provide plenty of space and shelter as well as a food supply for your feathered friends, all in an attractive design that will add class to your garden. As you would have guessed from the name, these bird feeders are designed to be reminiscent of regular gazebos and are just as comfortable for birds as they are for people to gather in.
In order to really appreciate gazebo bird feeders one has to understand their benefits over more traditional designs, these include;
Space – Gazebo bird feeders provide the most space out of all the designs you might choose from, and allows you to use up to 2 pounds of the bird feed you prefer. Because of this you wont need to be checking the feeder constantly to ensure that there is still food left for visiting birds – there will be plenty of seeds to last for days at a time.
Durability – Because of the amount of weight that gazebo bird feeders can support you don’t have to worry about them being damaged in the same way a smaller and weaker feeder might be. Most of these feeders can even have a steel cable attached to provide extra support, also this is rarely needed. They are one of the safest and most reliable varieties of bird feeder on the market.
Safety – Gazebo bird feeders have long been admired for their lock design, which makes use of a twist locking facet, connecting it safely to a set feed container with a well style feeding dish.
Good Looks – Besides the obvious fact that these are very attractive bird feeders, you might also be interested to know that gazebo feeders come in a very wide range of diverse styles, including stained glass and wood. This means that you can pick the ideal design to compliment your garden without having to compromise; chic or contemporary, there is something for every home.
No Spills, No Mess – Thanks to the space allowed in a gazebo bird feeder, as well as the clever design, you wont have to worry about mess. This means no spilt seeds sprouting up unwanted plants in your yard around the feeder. Because most people favor seeds over other varieties of bird foods, many people have this problem – but the lock in design means that birds wont be able to spill seeds, so your yard is perfectly safe.
If you are looking for an attractive and practical solution, then a gazebo bird feeder is probably the perfect thing for you.
Basking In The Backyard Heat with Gazebo Bird Feeders
March 18, 2008
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