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6 Places Not to Install a Wildlife Feeder, House, or Birdbath
Where should you NOT install a feeder, birdhouse, or birdbath?
More Ways to Attract Wild Birds with a Little More Style
Mini Blossom Aurora Table Top Set
Tired of clunky-looking birdhouses? Feeders that look like they're imprisoned behind a wire grid? Birdbaths that look like cheap plasticware or boring concrete?
Here are a few ideas for the more eye-pleasing ways to attract wildlife:
Attract Butterflies with Container Plants as Nectar Sources
Butterflies enjoy nectar from a wide variety of plants. Quite a few of these plants grow in containers, allowing you to make your deck, porch, or other small space a feeding haven.
Woodpecker Feeders That Fix Your Problems
Do you have problems with starlings or squirrels bothering your woodpecker feeders? Are your feeders too small, too big, or too ugly?
Get a feeder you can be proud of. Match the right woodpecker feeder to your situation.
Wondering What Plants Will Attract Wildlife to Small Spaces? A Look Back
Black-eyed Susan Vine
Looking for a plant that attracts butterflies or birds?
Here at the Wildlife Porch, I've written about quite a few wildlife-attracting plants that can work well in small outdoor areas:
The Lady Butterflies: Who They Are and How You Can Attract Them
Want to know how to attract a Painted Lady butterfly? Or know what its sister species look like?
The Painted Lady is common in the U.S, while its sister species have narrower ranges.
3 Easy Herbs to Buy or Grow from Seed to Attract Butterflies
Oregano
Want to try something a little different to attract butterflies this year?
Instead of the usual flowers, try herbs.
The following three herbs do well in containers, and all are easy to grow from seed. You can also find these herbs at your local nursery.
Are Woodpeckers Drilling Holes in Your House? Solutions to Keep Woodpeckers from Damaging Your Home
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Are woodpeckers causing you frustration? Are they drilling holes where you don't want them to?
Why Isn't Your Birdhouse Attracting the Birds You Want? A Checklist
If you have a birdhouse but not the birds you want nesting in it, check out the following questions.
Winter is Ending... Are You Preparing for Spring? 7 Actions to Take Now
The temperatures are still cold here in North America, but spring will soon be here.
Are you ready?
Check out this list of actions to take now:
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Seed-Starting Gear for Small Places
Want to grow your own wildlife-attracting plants from seed?
Explore the basic gear for starting seeds at home.
Common Woodpeckers in North America
The U.S. has 22 species of woodpecker's, according to Sibley's
Birdwatching at Home: A Kit for the Beginner
Know someone who loves wildlife but is just beginning to watch birds at home? Do you have a child interested in nature?
Consider assembling a basic home birdwatching kit.
House Sparrow Problems at the Feeder? 6 Methods to Discourage English Sparrows
Are House Sparrows eating most of your birdseed?
Do they drive off other birds and mob your feeders?
Read on for methods to deter the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), a.k.a. the English Sparrow.
Looking for a Squirrel Feeder? 4 Basic Types of Squirrel Feeders
Entertained by squirrels?
Want to offer squirrels their own food but don't know what squirrel feeders are out there?
In the Shape of a Gourd: Finding a Gourd for a Birdhouse or Roosting Box
Want to try something different at your wildlife porch, patio, balcony, or deck?
Why not gourds?
And how do you find the right gourd for a birdhouse or roosting box?
3 More Shrubs for Attracting Birds and More
Want to know what kind of small shrub will attract wildlife? Beyond the five mentioned last year?
Provide Roosts To Shelter Wild Birds On Your Wildlife Porch or Deck
Want to shelter wild birds from cold winter winds?
Man-made roosts are special boxes, wicker baskets, or other shelters used by wild birds seeking protection from elements and predators.
Attract Migrant Birds: 6 Ways to Prepare for Fall Migration
Want to attract a different sort of bird to your porch, patio, balcony, or deck this fall?
Some simple steps to prepare for a migrant:
Keep Squirrels Away from Your Wildlife and Bird Feeders
Want to deter squirrels from your wildlife feeders? Tired of squirrels eating you out of house and home, decimating your birdseed?
The following methods, in order of (arguably) most effective, are the best ways to deter squirrels.
Is It Really a Butterfly? Or Is It a Moth? Find out
Wondering if that butterfly you see is really a butterfly? Or a moth?
We all know about moths and butterflies, but do you know how to tell them apart??
3 Things To Beware When Feeding Corn to Wild Birds
Corn can be a fun way to attract birds and other wildlife to your yard.
Want to know the pitfalls of feeding corn to wild birds before you get started?
A Reader Wonders, "How Can I Make Suet in the Form That I Want?"
Suet to Go High Energy Suet Basket
Want to make your own suet but you need to make it in a particular shape?
One of my readers asked where he could find suet molds of different sizes.
Baffled by Baffles? The Basics of Protecting Your Feeders With Baffles
What can protect your feeder from the elements or deter squirrels?
Baffles.
Milkweed: The Beauty, the Legend, and the Butterflies
Milkweed has a bad rep with some as an ugly weed.
Like most legends, that bad rep contains a grain of truth, but reality is far better.
How Do I Start to Attract Wildlife in the Middle of the Summer? 3 Easy Ways to Attract Wildlife Now
Butterfly on Flowering Container
Has the bug to attract wildlife just bitten you? Or has circumstances overrun your plans for wildlife this year?
Wondering about the Attractive Power of a Container Plant? The Best on Plants So Far
Wondering how to attract wild birds, butterflies, or other wildlife with plants? Wondering about a certain plant?
Here's a look back at some of the best plant-related articles here at the Wildlife Porch:
Big Song, Modest Birds: The Wrens of the U.S.
A bird that sings loud but is humble in appearance? It might be a wren.
And what do wrens look like? How do you attract them?
Read on!
