During this homebound season, we are encouraged to get out in nature.
Staying inside all the time and just viewing screens is not good for mental and emotional health.
But there are birds that come and go each day.
These birds can be enjoyable to watch. There are proven ways to attract more birds by offering bird feeders, birdbaths, birdhouses, and nesting materials.
By using part of the stimulus money in April some bird watching binoculars can be purchased. And a smartphone or digital camera can take pictures to share on social media.
This can become an enjoyable activity for any person that is at home.
This could become a learning project for a learner of any age. There are many subjects to research online about birds. Those options include their feeding habits, nesting habits, migration, lifecycle, anatomy, etc.
There are bird nests and plants that attract birds that eat many mosquitoes if that is a challenge in your area.
Also, there are webcams that are positioned to show birds feeding live and bird nests all over the place. There are recorded highlights too.
Then there are ways to attract hummingbirds by just using feeders that are refilled with sugar water.
These videos began because I found a small birdnest beside the sidewalk during my daily walk. It has bits of paper and plastic woven in with the bent twigs. That reminded me of how we humans can offer the birds nesting materials. I put small strips of yard and jute into a spare suite feeder. In the video, I showed how I did it. I suggested ways that you can too.
Then I made a video showing my front porch and the birdfeeders in the courtyard. I commented about birdbaths, birdhouses, and more.
Finally, I offer you links for your learning.
How to make a device to offer nesting materials for birds.
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My comments about birdhouses, bird feeders, birdbaths, and online bird cams.
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