Larry Jordan - Articles

 

I have been bird watching for many years and building birdhouses for over 26 years. I am a member of the Audubon Society and Shasta County Coordinator for the Califonia Bluebird Recovery Program. I want to help people discover the joys of birding.

Win the Squirrel War With Squirrel-proof Bird Feeders

If you have squirrel problems, a squirrel-proof bird feeder may be your best solution. Squirrel-proof bird feeders come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles that will solve almost any problem you may encounter with these cute, furry critters. Read

By: Larry Jordan | 16/12/2008 | Pets

Sunflower Seed Bird Feeders Come in a Variety of Designs for a Variety of Wild Birds

Sunflower seed bird feeders come in many forms which serve different purposes. Many songbirds prefer sunflower seed because of its high fat content. Sunflower seed bird feeders take advantage of this, offering you the biggest bang for your buck considering the number of different wild bird species that will be attracted to these feeders. Read

By: Larry Jordan | 24/11/2008 | Pets

Nyjer Seed Bird Feeders Attract Goldfinches Like Crazy

If you want to attract goldfinches as well as purple and house finches, pine siskins, and redpolls to your backyard, one of the first things you will want to do is get yourself a nyjer seed bird feeder. This will be in the form of a thistle tube bird feeder or a thistle sock bird feeder. There is also another, fairly new thistle bird feeder on the market made from wire mesh. Read

By: Larry Jordan | 30/09/2008 | Pets

Flowing, Moving Water is Irresistible to Birds - Create a Bird Magnet in Your Yard

If you want to attract more birds to your yard make sure you have a water feature or fountain or some form of flowing water. One of the most important aspects of attracting birds to your yard is to provide fresh water. Most bird species need water, not only to drink but to bathe in. If you provide flowing water you have the best avian magnet you can find because most birds can not resist the attraction of moving water. Read

By: Larry Jordan | 30/08/2008 | Pets