http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-backyard-bird-feeding/ The National Wildlife Federation's blog Thu, 23 May 2013 20:37:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-backyard-bird-feeding/comment-page-1/#comment-16108 SerenityAdara Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:04:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=21170#comment-16108 I agree. And if you provide them with this food source you have to keep up with it because I have read that they really come to depend upon it. Also have read that the nectar can go bad so you have to dump and clean those feeders. I am wondering which plants are best for feeding hummingbirds. Any suggestions?

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-backyard-bird-feeding/comment-page-1/#comment-16109 SerenityAdara Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:04:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=21170#comment-16109 I agree. And if you provide them with this food source you have to keep up with it because I have read that they really come to depend upon it. Also have read that the nectar can go bad so you have to dump and clean those feeders. I am wondering which plants are best for feeding hummingbirds. Any suggestions?

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-backyard-bird-feeding/comment-page-1/#comment-16110 SerenityAdara Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:04:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=21170#comment-16110 I agree. And if you provide them with this food source you have to keep up with it because I have read that they really come to depend upon it. Also have read that the nectar can go bad so you have to dump and clean those feeders. I am wondering which plants are best for feeding hummingbirds. Any suggestions?

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-backyard-bird-feeding/comment-page-1/#comment-10178 Taram0810 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:01:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=21170#comment-10178 I make homemade suet,and i live NE Pennsylvania. Could you tell me what I can add to it for a variety of birds please? Right now I use peanut butter, sunflower seed, oats, and a wild bird food mixture seed.

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-backyard-bird-feeding/comment-page-1/#comment-9759 Make Your Deck Into A Wildlife Oasis: Three Simple Steps. : Wildlife Promise Sun, 29 May 2011 17:48:28 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=21170#comment-9759 [...] Food: for starters, you will need to provide some food and a good place to start is with a bird feeder. There are some terrific bird feeders that are specifically designed for a balcony, deck or patio railing.  Even a bird feeder you might find in a larger yard can be hung on a special deck-designed hook that you can purchase at most bird and garden supply stores.  National Wildlife Federation offers a wide range of bird feeders online.  In addition to a feeder that holds seeds you can also hang a suet feeder even a nectar or hummingbird feeder.   Here is an NWF guide to help you learn more about bird feeding [...]

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-backyard-bird-feeding/comment-page-1/#comment-9171 Claudia Wed, 11 May 2011 17:54:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=21170#comment-9171 Would like to add that it may be best to be a bit cautious with hummingbird feeders. Many species of plants that require hummingbirds to pollinate them are not doing well. Nectar from hummingbird feeders is easier food than nectar from these plants, so the feeders may be discouraging the hummingbirds from pollinating these plants. Just something to think about.

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