Living Garden
Nesting boxes
• Why a nesting box?
• Guests in the nest
• Placing out the nest
• Cleaning the nest
Bird tables
• Why feed birds?
• How do birds eat?
• What do birds eat?
• Species at the bird table
• Placement
• Cleaning
• Endangered bird species
• Put out water!
Butterflies
• Daytime butterflies
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Create a living garden all the year round!
There is a hidden wildlife experience just around the corner; all you have to do to draw it out is to make small changes in your garden. With bird tables, nesting boxes and bird baths you can perform small wonders. With a little effort you can have diversity again!
Nesting boxes in your garden
One way to entice birds to come to your garden is to erect nesting boxes. In the springtime the birds seek a dwelling to lay eggs and feed their chicks. A peaceful atmosphere will settle over your garden as it is filled by beautiful song, coming from the male as he preserves his territory or sings for the brooding female. This period is followed by late spring with a bustling, active bird life and feeding of the chicks in the nest.
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Bird tables for the garden
The autumn and winter will introduce you to new species of bird, all grateful to be able to frequent your bird table. During this time it becomes difficult for birds to find food on their own. Many birds actually survive thanks to people putting out food for them. In our modern society you can make a small haven for birds with small means. The type of bird that will come to your garden depends upon where you live and what kind of food you put out.
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