Articles for tag: Attracting Birds, Bird Baths, Birdbaths

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Tips on Buying Bird Baths

Birdbaths come in all shapes, sizes, materials and price ranges. From the totally elaborate molded concrete “art forms”, to the fancy cast-iron filigreed, to the purely-functional plastic pedestal & saucer. So, buying a birdbath becomes an integrated decision…i.e., based on the following: What is your “purpose” for buying a birdbath? If it is simply to ...

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Tips for Purchase and Placement of Bird Baths

With summertime just around the corner, many gardeners are looking to encourage local birds to stop and make themselves a home. The easiest way to do this other than feeders, which can often be a challenge to protect from squirrels and unwanted visitors, is to provide water in a birdbath. But what type of birdbath ...

West Nile Virus – Fifteen Minute Diagnostic Test

West Nile Virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus was first discovered in Uganda, in 1937. Years that followed the discovery West Nile Virus emerged in other regions of Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. The virus is sometimes referred to as West Nile encephalitis (Inflammation of the brain ...

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Backyard Birding Tips: Plants and Feeders to Attract Birds

Take a look outside, and you’ll probably see a winged visitor or two flying by. If you enjoy watching birds and would like to get better acquainted with the many different types in your area, you can easily coax them to your own backyard sanctuary simply by supplying their most important needs: shelter, food, and ...

Unique Yard Decorating Ideas

Are you bored with the selection of yard decorating options when browsing the outdoor decor aisle of discount stores and garden supply stores? Select decor from popular local stores and you will have the same yard decor as many of your neighbors. Instead of buying and displaying the same outdoor decorating items as everyone else, ...