Bird Feeding Stations

Wild bird feeding stations are attractive features for your garden which hold multiple feeders together with those all-important water dishes. Whether you choose a wooden bird feeding station, a heavy-duty bird feeding station or a metal bird feeding pole, you can serve a variety of tempting treats to appeal to different birds. Cutomise your feeding station to target your favourite species and they will appreciate your support throughout the year.

What types of feeder can you hang from a bird feeder stand?

Your feeding station will hold multiple feeders. Fill these with different foods and you will increase the number of species that visit. Niger seeds, peanuts and millet are great choices and you could also feature a wild bird seed mix. Suet balls or blocks are loved by many birds and are great sources of energy in the winter months while mealworms are ideal for the breeding season. Research the species that you are most interested in and then select the foods that they find irresistible! A bird feeding station would be a fabulous feature for your garden. You will soon be experiencing one of the greatest shows on earth!

Where should I locate my bird feeding station?

Position your feeding station or feeder stand in a relatively open area away from any predators including the neighbour’s cats. Birds need to feel safe and this is also a consideration when planting your garden. Include large shrubs and bushes from where your feathered friends can survey the feeder before grabbing a meal. The birds can retreat to the cover you have provided when they sense danger. If the birds feel safe, they are more likely to feed in your garden.

Looking to encourage some more wildlife into your garden? It’s something that we can easily help with, and it can make for a more enjoyable environment to be around if you’re someone who doesn’t spend a lot of time outside in their garden. Here are four things to encourage wildlife into your garden.

Put Plenty Of Feed Out: bird feeder poles & feeding stations make this so much easier!

Food glorious food! Just like us, all wildlife is after food, and they rely a lot on the food that we can provide for them, in our own back garden. Try to install a bird feeder pole or feeding stations that can encourage all forms of wildlife to come and enjoy on a daily basis. With some feeding stations, you might want to find ones that will deter other animals from getting to it and taking it all. You might want to have a squirrel proof bird feeder pole and then have another feeding station for the squirrels. The more variety of food that you get out into your garden too is essential, so anything from dog food to seeds, chopped up fruit, and nuts are great.

Build A Pond

A pond is a great water feature for the garden that can provide a certain atmosphere for you as you enjoy the outdoor space during all seasons of the year. It’s also great for incorporating some more wildlife. You could pop in some fish of your own to encourage breeding and to also help entice the smaller insects to this area too. A pond can also be a good source of water for other animals to drink, but it’s worth popping out some freshwater where you can, perhaps in the form of a birdbath or water fountain. 

Ponds are very easy to do on your own if you’ve done enough research, and you can get all the necessary supplies at your local home and hardware store.

Install Animal Shelters

Animal shelters are great for helping those animals who might need an extra helping hand when it comes to breeding. There are plenty of bird and bat boxes that you can get, and that can save you having to disrupt their nest that can tend to happen on your actual property, usually within the drains. Animals shelters can be something you can make from scratch or purchase for a reasonable cost. It’s a small investment that will make for a wonderful sight when you see birds flying in and out of them. 

Grow Lots Of Flowers & Plant Varieties

When you’re trying to bring more wildlife into your garden, it’s certainly worth varying the number of flowers or plants that you have. This is due to the species of animals that are out there and that not every bird is, or insect is going to like the same plant or flower. It’s good to mix it up, not only for the wildlife but for your own visual pleasure too. Encouraging wildlife into the garden is a small contribution you can make to help your bird, bees, and other animals thrive.

Here is an article that might be of interest; 7 Steps to Create a Bird Feeding Station.