Birds and Squirrels

No self respecting bird wants to bathe in dirty water, but with all the dirty birds out there, replacing the water in a bird bath every day or every other day can be a real hassle.  The solution to this dilemma is solar birdbaths.  With solar energy power, these birdbaths provide a constant stream of fresh water to all bathing birds.  With a solar birdbath, there’s no need for the daily painstaking refills. 

You might be surprised to find that the birds in your neighborhood frequent your yard more often when there’s always fresh water in the birdbath.  It’s also a good idea to place your birdbath in an area of the yard where there are shrubs or leafy trees nearby, that way the birds will feel safe from predators.  With a couple birdhouses and birdfeeders in the vicinity of the birdbath, you’ll have a veritable avian metropolis in no time!

Let’s face it, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to be frustrated with squirrels because of their acrobatic attempts to pilfer bird seed and food.  But squirrels need food too, and with a squirrel feeder, you can keep your furry backyard friends content and away from your bird feeders (provided the squirrel food doesn’t run out!).  Squirrels are natural scavengers, and have adapted well to humans.  Squirrels will eat a number of different foods including seeds and nuts, fruit, some vegetables like corn, and might also scavenge human food if given the chance. 

Squirrel feeders often dispense seeds and nuts or allow for corn cobs to be stuck on them where the squirrels can feast.  There are also all kinds of fun squirrel feeders that cater to the squirrel’s acrobatic nature.