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Facts About the Hummingbird
Posted on December 4th, 2009 No commentsFacts About the HummingbirdEven though the hummingbird is one of the smallest birds, they are one ofthe most interesting to watch. No other bird has the brilliant colors,coupled with a long beak and amazing acrobatic abilities! There may even besome facts about the hummingbird that surprise you.The HabitatThe ideal hummingbird habitat is an area with trees and shrubs for cover butclose enough to houses for additional food sources. Hummingbirds do come into flower gardens for meals, but they also rely on hummingbird feeders to provide additional sources of nectar. Sincehummingbirds drink most of their food, they don’t necessarily need aseparate water source like a birdbath to draw them in.
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How To Create A Butterfly Garden
Posted on June 18th, 2009 No commentsCreating a butterfly garden is a little different from the standard flower garden, but that does not mean you need to be without any favorite flowers or fragrances. Many butterfly attractants are just as attractive to humans as they are to butterflies. Flower gardens are already naturally attractive to butterflies because they are always seeking sunny spaces with brightly colored, fragrant flowers.
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Water Is A Bird Magnet
Posted on April 26th, 2009 No commentsHere in the southeastern U.S, we’re all feeling the effects of the drought, but we can spare a little bit to make our birds happy. Here are some ideas for attracting birds without running up the water bill.
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