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Conservation and Cavity-nesting Birds
Posted on July 30th, 2009 No commentsThere are approximately 85 species of birds in North America that nest in cavities. Some, like woodpeckers, excavate their own holes. Non-excavators like the purple martin nest in cavities previously dug out by other birds or animals. Then there are birds such as wood ducks that nest in naturally occurring cavities that form in many trees. Many of these birds will also nest in birdhouses provided by humans.
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How do you keep mosquitoes from breeding in a garden bird bath?
Posted on March 18th, 2009 1 commentI have three cement bird baths around my house. The birds make substantial use of them. When rain doesn't supply the water for them, I do. But someone told me mosquitoes are breeding in these things and I shouldn't use them. Is this true?
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what chemicals prevent mosquitoes from breeding in my bird bath?
Posted on March 17th, 2009 1 commentwhat chemicals can prevent mosquitoes from breeding in my large garden bird bath? it is a circle about 3 ft. across. does the chemicals kill the birds that drink out of it?
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