Finch Bird Feeder

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This little boy and or girl was brought to me on June 10th 2011 by some local kids who had found it lying in the middle of the road. (seems I am known as the girl who helps all the animals by people who live in my area). After giving it a check over I said I would take it and see what I could do. Well, the little bugger survived the night and is doing wonderfully. I will be raising the house finch and then releasing it back outside when it is old enough. Oh and before anyone gets into a stink about me raising a wild bird I am certified in my area for wildlife rehabilitation and trained in wildlife rehabilitation 1 and 2.

This little one just came out of a rain storm wet and starved.

American Goldfinches & female purple finch – This feeder has been through a lot, the Squirrels & Racoons chewing on it trying to get the seeds out , as you can see here. lol I Even caught a moose stealing the seeds, one of the reasons a perch is missing on this feeder. The feeder is still useable even in it’s current state. I have other feeders. I took these type of feeders down & replaced them with a Gazeebo type of feeders, as I noticed one of the female Goldfinches has an eye infection. That is one of the reasons why, these types of feeders are actually not that great for the birds. Because they have to stick their heads in a hole to retreive the seeds, they can either contract another birds eye infection or give one to other birds from their own infected eye. I clean my feeders often, which is something everyone should be doing, if they have feeders in their yard. It’s recomended that if you do see a sick bird at your feeders, to either remove the bird feeders all together, or use open source feeders. Some suggest taking the feeders down all together for a week or so & when you put them back out, monitor the birds in case a sick bird is present again. Its so sad. ( History: Where did the disease start? Conjunctivitis was first noticed in House Finches during the winter of 1993-94 in Virginia and Maryland. The disease later spread to states along the East Coast, and has now been reported throughout most of eastern North America, as far north as Quebec, Canada, and as …

House finch feeding chicks in nest (Carpodacus Mexicanus) – Dandole de comer a las crias en el nido

This is my rescue finch, Hope. She was one of two babies found in a tree in my backyard after a storm. Hope was hanging by her leg from a small branch. There was the scattered remains of a nest on the ground, and nothing in the tree. We saw no other birds exept for a cardinal for days. We took her inside and fed her, and she responded well. Here she is after a few weeks, completely off formula and on finch seed, veggies, and a little fruit. She loves to be taken out, and her cagemate, Marshy the society finch, likes her better than me, lol. I would like to know how to train her to step up. She already sits on and eats out of my hand, and likes people. Any advice?

The first part of the video is a male house finch that appears in good health. He spends a fair amount of time at the thistle feeder. The second part of the video is another male house finch at the window feeder. This latter bird seems to have some injury or illness to the left eye. The entire left area of the head is feathered over and bulging. I don’t know if he has cancer, a healed-over attack wound, or a severe eye infection. Looks bad. I wish him well.

A pair of House Finches feeding their little ones while nested in the fern on our balcony.

House finch (carpodacus mexicanus) at feeder. If you listen closely you can hear a female ruby throated humminbird in flight and can even get a quick glimpse through the glass of the feeder at one point.

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Bird feeding is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States-second only to gardening. So it is only natural that many people combine these two hobbies into one endeavor. When a garden or yard is planned and maintained with the needs of native wildlife in mind, it becomes much more than just a backyard. It is a “backyard habitat.”

Creating a backyard habitat for birds is an enjoyable and easy process. Birds require four basic things to survive: food, water, protection from predators and the elements, and a safe place to raise their young. If possible, leave some of the country on your property untouched. This allows some of the natural habitat to remain intact. Of course, that may not be a realistic option for many people. Most landscapers are well educated on how to include natural plants and eco-conscious features in today’s landscape design. Select plants that offer food, fruit, insects, ground cover, shelter, seeds and nesting sites.

Even if your yard is well-established and “starting from scratch” is not an option, there are other things you can do to help attract and maintain birds in your backyard. Find out what plants are native to your region. Native plants will best match the diets and habitat requirements of the birds that live in your area. Call a local gardening club for suggestions. Most gardening enthusiasts are eager to share their knowledge and maybe even a cutting or two to get you started.

The easiest way to attract birds to your yard is to provide water. Fresh water is a magnet for attracting birds. Offer clean water every day and clean you bird baths and water sources regularly. Birds need water to drink and bathe in throughout the year. Plan on using a bird bath de-icer (a small heated element that keeps water in a bird bath from freezing) if your region experiences freezing temperatures in the winter.

Refill your birdbath every day and clean every other day. DO NOT USE BLEACH! Elbow grease is the best way to clean the bird bath. Regular cleaning will keep mosquito larvae away, which you and the birds will surely appreciate. You can also purchase special devices that create vibrations on the water that will keep mosquitoes from laying eggs. The vibrations are gentle and do not pose any problems for the birds. There are other ways to offer water– such a garden pond or fountain. Fountains are a good choice because they naturally moving water feature that deters mosquitoes and other insects. The sound of flowing water from a fountain or waterfall will thus serve the purpose of announcing your “oasis” to the birds in the area. It is also a relaxing and soothing sound that makes your garden a peaceful retreat.

If you choose a bird bath for your water source, it should not be deeper than 3 inches. It is also best if they have a textured bottom and sloping sides. It does not matter if you choose a hanging bird bath or one that sits on a pedestal or the ground. Be sure that you position the bird bath in a location that offers the birds some protection from predators. An open area is the best choice since predators will be unable to sneak up undetected on bathing birds.

Once you have water, you also need to supply food. Not all birds will eat seed. Some eat insects and others, like hummingbirds and orioles, prefer nectar. Offering a variety of feed will help attract a variety of birds. If you are only going to use one type of feed, it’s a good idea to offer a quality mixed seed. Some inferior mixes contain a lot of cheap fillers that birds do not eat. The birds will simply kick this seed out of the feeder and make a mess on the ground below. If you want to avoid a lot of mess below your feeders, look for feed that contains only the meats of seeds. Seed finches will eat a specific kind of seed called “nyjer” (it was incorrectly called “thistle” seed for many years). Nyjer seed requires a special type of feeder, so be sure to know what kind of seed your feeder is meant to dispense.

Offer as many feeding stations as your yard can hold. Space your feeders 30 to 50 feet apart at different elevations. Multiple feeders deter aggressive birds from dominating the stations and providing ground feeders allow the timid species a place to feed. Make sure your birdfeeders are within short flying distance of cover and perches. Birds need to be able to fly to some place safe if a predator appears. Finally, make sure you frequently clean your feeders as seed will not mold. Thoroughly wash them with soap and warm water. Sterilize with a solution of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water. Rinse them completely and let dry. Keeping your feeders clean is an important step in ensuring that your backyard birds are healthy and free from disease.

After taking care of the basic needs of feeding the birds and providing water, you can also add bird houses to provide habitats for birds to nest and raise their broods. Buying a bird house that is designed for specific species is a good idea if you are trying to attract a certain species of bird. Make sure that the bird house you are buying is made with untreated lumber or non-toxic paint. Bird houses should have ventilation holes and holes in the floor for drainage. It is therefore important that the bird house has a panel that can be opened so you can clean out the bird house. Mount your bird house high enough to discourage predators and consider using a predator guard to protect vulnerable eggs and chicks from raccoons and snakes.

Dead trees are considered to be eyesores to people, but for birds they are a terrific food source and offer cavity-nesters a place to build a nest. Only remove them if they pose a safety threat. Excavating species (so called “primary cavity nesters”) like woodpeckers will carve out a cavity that other birds (called “secondary cavity nesters”) will use once they become vacant. It is also important to never use insecticides. They eliminate spiders, caterpillars, beetles and other insects that are a very important protein source for birds and their young. Sometimes the best way to create a habitat for wildlife is to leave the one that already exists as natural and unaltered as possible.

Keeping birds safe from predators is not always easy. Using predator guards is helpful for keeping nests and eggs safe. Natural predators are part of the ecosystem too, and you should not try to interfere too much with the natural order of things, but domestic cats sometimes pose the biggest threat to backyard birds. If a neighbor allows their pet cat to roam the neighborhood, you can ask them to have the cat wear a collar with a bell on it this allows the birds to have a warning when danger is approaching. If predator raccoons become too aggressive as or bold, you should call your local animal control office to remove the animal safely.

Attracting birds to your backyard is immensely rewarding. You will have the pleasure of watching nature interact. You will become aware of the various subtle changes in bird behavior throughout the seasons. Creating a backyard habitat is not only an environmentally friendly way to share your living space with natural wildlife, it also creates a soothing, restful oasis that can help you enjoy your world more fully.