| Birding enthusiasts find all kinds of ways to | | | | hoping to attract with it? |
| attract birds to their gardens and backyards. | | | | |
| They often use bird feeders of various sizes | | | | Some kits are made for single birds, others |
| and shapes, filled with a variety of food and | | | | for more than one. Some are hung while others |
| other things to attract many different | | | | can be mounted on a fence or a post of some |
| species of birds. | | | | sort. Taking the time to plan ahead will make |
| | | | your birding experience much more satisfying. |
| A bird bath is another common fixture, | | | | |
| providing a place for passing birds to perch | | | | If you're buying a ready-to-assemble kit, the |
| and drink in peace. | | | | wood will all be pre-measured and cut and all |
| | | | the other hardware will also be included. The |
| One of the best ways of attracting birds is | | | | entrance holes will be pre-cut and the |
| to provide them with a place to nest - they | | | | mounting holes will be prepared for you. |
| will keep returning instead of just stopping | | | | These kits are generally made from cedar as |
| on their way past. You can buy pre-made bird | | | | it is a good weather-resistant wood. |
| houses or kits that you assemble yourself. If | | | | |
| you're handy you can even build your own from | | | | You may find the surfaces are rough or |
| scratch. | | | | possibly primed, ready for a finish coat of |
| | | | paint. Painting the bird house is often half |
| If you're thinking of using a bird house kit | | | | the fun. You can go simple, with a color that |
| the first thing to consider is how it will be | | | | attracts the type of birds you want or you |
| used. Is it going to be a permanent fixture | | | | can go with a fancier paint job, making it a |
| in your yard or do you want it to be more | | | | nice addition to your garden. |
| portable? And what types of birds are you | | | | |