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