put up a bird feeder

How I did it: This goal largely tied in with buying a house goal. I've wanted to put up bird feeders for yonks but have always felt that I needed to live somewhere permanent as its a real commitment to start feeding them - especially if you suddenly stop and move in winter when food sources are so rare. So we now have a window feeder on our kitchen window and various fat balls hanging from twigs in the garden. I;ve spotted a robin and a blackbird so far and hope there'll be more!

Lessons & tips: If you start feeding the birds don;t stop! Once they know theres food birds will often make a special trip to your garden and this can be fatal in winter if there's nothing there and their energy levels are low :  (
You can buy feeders in loads of places or have fun making your own! Try different food for different birds - seeds will attract blue tits and robins like the fat balls

Nov 29, 2008, 11:48AM PST | 1 comment | 1 cheer