Being an enormous animal lover has brought me many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors from walking and playing with my rambunctious Vizslas to being comforted by watching my collection of exotic finches perch, chatter and flutter about in my backyard. I love watching the birds that come into my backyard that aren't my own private finches as well.
There is something special about the outdoors in San Diego...and being able to watch the variety of bird life we have in the area from hummingbirds to goldfinchhes and wrens.
Here are some tips to make your backyard a bird haven any time of the year:
1. Attract Through Landscape - Flowers that bloom in different seasons, especially reds and bright colors. Fruit trees and Vines and hedges all attract birds.
2. Provide a little bit of Extra Help with Food - Birds linger longer if there is a source of food. Try using suet in the winter and seeds in warmer weather.3. Water Sources - Use water features in your yard to attract birds. Ponds. Water Fountains. Bird Baths.
4. A Home to Call Their Own - Birds like safe locations to build their nests in so why not provide one for them in your own backyard. A slanted roof keeps birds dry. Hang them high, at least 10 feet from the ground. Make sure they are secure and stable in strong winds and stormy weather. And make sure the opening is big enough for the birds, but small enough to keep predatory birds out so that they can't enter and steal the chicks.
Being outside enjoying a walk through the park with my dogs, or walking along the beach or even just in my own backyard brings me peace, serenity and joy after a hard days work in real estate. I appreciate the outdoor lifestyle I enjoy here in San Diego.
