Green Talk®

Whole Body, Healthy Home, and Sustainable Garden Inspiration

 Get Inspired.  Sign Up for Our Free Newsletter

  • About
    • Press
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
  • New Here?
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Hire Me
  • 5 Reasons to Subscribe!
  • Build Green
  • Gardening
  • Green Business
  • Green Living
  • Green Home
  • Recycling
  • Tech

Wildlife-Houses Create Sancuraries for Birds and Bats

March 11, 2009 By: Anna198 Comments

 bird in a tree

Photo by permission of Keven Law. Check out the great giveaway for one lucky reader!

G.L. Freedman of Wildlife-Houses sent me this email recently, and I could not resist reprinting it in full because I am an avid gardener and an animal lover.  With only a few weeks until Spring,  read on how to attract those beautiful blue jays, robins, and hummingbirds to your garden.

As many may know, many North American birds nest in “cavities”, or holes in trees and fence posts. Some birds, such as the wood pecker, are able to actually chisel their own holes with their sharp and heavy bills, yet other cavity nesters must find suitable holes for their nesting needs.

Unfortunately, suitable nest cavities can be a hard match and difficult to find in much of North America. One way to solve the depopulation and nesting problems of all natural insect controllers, which can really harm vegetation, plant life and tree life – thus destroying the environment, is to provide artificial cavities, also known as bird houses or nest boxes.

More than 50 species of birds – including Bluebirds, Kestrels, Owls, Titmice, Chickadees, Nuthatches, Wrens, Tree Swallows and Woodpeckers – will use nesting boxes. Not to mention, bats and Purple Martins, which also help to naturally control pests and insects, thus eliminating the usage of man made insecticides and pesticides, harming the environment.

Nest Boxes have also helped to boost populations of many cavity-nesting bird species whose numbers where on the incline. For instance, both Eastern Bluebirds and Wood Ducks have recently made a dramatic comeback in population.

A Nest Box on ones property will provide an inexpensive, valuable home for birds and bats as well as fun and enjoyment for the whole family. What better way to teach our youngsters about environmental preservation as well as natural pesticides and the aiding of the longevity of our natural, cavity nesting friends.

To find out more how you can help and be part go to www.wildlife-houses.com.

To echo G.L.’s sentiments about birds’ nesting habits, I have nests all over my house.  Last year, I had nests on my ledges, inside my fake ivy topiary plants, and even a small bird house my son built.  The problem is whenever I go outside my front door, the birds fly away since I guess, they are scared of humans.

One time, a baby bird was so scared it flew out of its nest and was not really ready to fly. I picked it up to put it back in its nest and realized I probably hurt the bird more than helped.  My human hands touched it, and I was worried that its mother would reject it.  The birds love my house and perhaps, it would be better for me to install more bird house around the property so they nest inside their homes rather than near my doors. In any event, the birds have been my main pesticide, eatting those unwanted garden pests!

In addition, bat house are wonderful.  Stop thinking vampires are going to show up at your door!  Bats eat mosquitoes among other insects.  In my area, mosquitoes have been associated with spreading the  West Nile virus , which can affect humans and mammals.   Crows have been affected by this virus.  What is West Nile virus?

“The most severe type of disease due to a person being infected with West Nile virus is sometimes called “neuroinvasive disease” because it affects a person’s nervous system. Specific types of neuroinvasive disease include: West Nile encephalitis, West Nile meningitis or West Nile meningoencephalitis. Encephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain, meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord, and meningoencephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and the membrane surrounding it. West Nile Fever is another type of illness that can occur in people who become infected with the virus. It is characterized by fever, headache, tiredness, aches and sometimes rash. Although the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have been sick for several weeks.” (CDC, West Nile Virus)

For more information about who is most susceptible and  more information about this virus, see here.  If you want to learn more about bats, consider following the Company’s bat blog.  Attracting bats to your yard helps to control these unwanted pests.

Wildlife-Houses sells many different types of bird houses as well as ones coated with edible products (edible birdhouses)  and wildlife  structures for owls, bats, and butterflies.   Pictured below are some of the different types of wildlife houses you could purchase:

Edible Bird's house

This is the edible bird house, which after the seeds are gone, there is still a bird house.  Priced at $47 but on sale for $38.54.

Bat House

This wildlife house is a bat condo!  It holds up to 100 bats and there is no  condo approval requirement to move in.  Priced at $54 but on sale at $44.28.

Bird House with Infrared Camera

For the ultimate bird watcher, the above house is for you.  It contains a color camera with infrared night vision so that you can watch the birds’ nesting habits or record them on your computer if you wish.  Priced at $192, but on sale for $157.44.

Which one is my favorite?  It is the seeded one.  I love the multi-purpose idea of the house.  Note, this is a great time to pick up any one of the Company’s products since many of the items on the website are on sale and reduced 18% below their originally marked price. Consider purchasing one of these birds structures and enjoy watching the magic that birds create.

Wildlife House seeded bird house

The Company has been so kind to giveaway the above seeded bird houseto one lucky Green Talk reader.

In order to enter the contest, you must live in the US, and be 18 or older and follow the rules below:

  • Leave me a comment here telling me what is your  favorite bird and why (if you can). If you don’t have one, just say so.
  • To double your chances of winning the shirt, consider joining Green Talk’s Ning Forum. Come back and leave a separate additional comment that you joined my forum.
  • To triple your chances consider joining my Feedburner email list or subscribe to my RSS feed. Both subscriptions are listed on the upper left hand column. Be sure to come back and leave a separate additional comment to tell me which one you joined.
  • To quadruple your chances of winning, twitter about this contest and come back and leave a separate additional comment of the url (weblink) of your twitter comment.
  • You must enter by March 25, 2009, 6 PM EST time to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, March 26, 2009.  Good Luck everyone!

Similar Posts:

  • Better Bug Repellant. Might Include DEET say EWG. Learn Why.
  • Row Covers: 6 Reasons Why They Are Must Have in the Garden
  • 360 Cookware Giveaway: Trim Your Waist Line While Greening Your World
  • Give Dad a Swig for Father’s Day
  • RainXchange: Rainwater Harvesting with a Unique Water Feature Twist

Grow From Seed Mini Course

Grow From Seed Mini Course

About Anna

Anna Hackman is the editor of Green Talk, and owner of The Naked Botanical and a avid (okay obsessed) gardener. She also loves video and podcasting and hosts Green Talk TV and Green Talk Radio. Her most important role is being a mother of four boys.

Chat with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest , and Google+.

Comments

  1. 1

    Background screening says

    March 11, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    That is a beautiful bird picture. I like to make my own bird houses and feeders. All you need is a few pieces of wood, some nails and a hammer. If you live a forested area you can ask the local phone company to put a wooden post up near your house for hawks and eagle to nest in, very cool. I also like making houses for butterflys. Regards!

    Reply
  2. 2

    Laisseraller says

    March 12, 2009 at 8:59 am

    Birds are not the only creature requiring nesting boxes: http://historyoftheladybug.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  3. 3

    All Beer Blog says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:54 am

    That’s true, there are more than just birds that require a “house” or a nest. Didn’t know lady bugs needed a nest…

    Reply
  4. 4

    Charlotte Winters says

    March 16, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    My favorite birds are Cardinals and Bluejays. We have a family of Bluejays that live in our pear tree, and Cardinals are so vibrant and pretty.

    Reply
  5. 5

    Denise says

    March 16, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I love African Grey Parrots because of their intelligence, but I can’t afford to have one.

    Reply
  6. 6

    Valerie says

    March 16, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    I don’t really have a fav bird, mockingbirds are nice
    My dad would love this for the yard

    Reply
  7. 7

    Tom says

    March 16, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    I have to go with the Robin – I used to watch them when I was a little kid and still love watching them come from the trees to our deck.

    Reply
  8. 8

    Sandra Melnick says

    March 16, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    I love the tiny finches that come to my sox feeder. They are so colorful this time of the year.

    Reply
  9. 9

    Jeffrey Beckett says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    I have a green cheek conure (or should I say he has me) so of course he is my favorite bird because we are part of the same flock.

    Reply
  10. 10

    Trish B. says

    March 16, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    My favorite birds are mourning doves and mockingbirds. I also love black capped chickadees. They all remind me of when I was a little girl watching the birds at my grandparent’s house. My grandmother loved the birds and always had food out for them. We would watch them from the back porch. Thank you.

    Reply
  11. 11

    Kendra says

    March 16, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    I love my mountain bluebirds that come to visit in the summer!!! they would love that treat !!!

    Reply
  12. 12

    Mary M says

    March 16, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    I like hummingbirds.

    Reply
  13. 13

    sandytee says

    March 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    My faorite bird right nw is the pixilated woodpecker. I’ve recently moved t0 the N. Ga. mountains where these birds abound in our woods. They are so big and beautiful!

    Reply
  14. 14

    Gerylann says

    March 16, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    I love all wild birds. Just listening to their songs is so relaxing. I don’t know the names, but there is one up in Georgian Bay in Canada that has the most beautiful sound. I love it better than the loons.

    Reply
  15. 15

    Djp says

    March 16, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    pick me!

    Reply
  16. 16

    Abby says

    March 16, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I love Blue Jays so strong and beautiful!

    Reply
  17. 17

    Rose Alexis says

    March 16, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    It may seem silly but the Red-Breasted Robin is my favorite because my grandfather always talked to one that came in his yard every day, and I still remember how much he enjoyed that little bird. We have several that visit here, as well as many other types of birds, but none that are regular conversationalists like my grandpa’s bird was.
    msurosey@yahoo.com

    Reply
  18. 18

    Beverley Justice says

    March 16, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    We enjoy watching gold finches flock our feeders.

    Reply
  19. 19

    meredith rogen says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    I love doves because I had them growing up and the sound of their cooing calms me down.

    Reply
  20. 20

    meredith rogen says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    Tweet! https://twitter.com/meredycat

    Reply
  21. 21

    SANDY says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    cardinals

    Reply
  22. 22

    Theresa Shafer says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I am a Gold Finch person since one followed me home because I sang back the song it was singing for me. It stayed by my home for a few days and taught me never to promise something I could not deliver on.

    Reply
  23. 23

    Theresa Shafer says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    Tweeted at http://tinyurl.com/afx8ls

    Reply
  24. 24

    Kelly Ann T. says

    March 17, 2009 at 12:48 am

    I don’t just have one favorite bird. I love the tufted titmouse, cardinals, blue jays, bluebirds, nuthatches, and gold finches. I’m so lucky to be visited by all these beautiful birds.

    Reply
  25. 25

    Lisa L says

    March 17, 2009 at 12:52 am

    The Goldfinch!!

    Reply
  26. 26

    Lisa L says

    March 17, 2009 at 12:54 am

    tweeted / lisagee123 Edible bird house.~http://tinyurl.com/afx8lsless than 5 seconds ago from web

    Also the Indigo Bunting, the Northern Flicker, The Coopers Hawk, actually I love them all :o)

    Reply
  27. 27

    Becky says

    March 17, 2009 at 1:49 am

    I love cardinals because they are so lovely in colour, and our state bird, so I see them often. 🙂 Thank you for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com.

    Reply
  28. 28

    Della says

    March 17, 2009 at 2:04 am

    My very favorite bird has always been the Red Cardinal they are just beautiful . I love the way they stand out and act like the king of birds thank you very much.

    Reply
  29. 29

    Della says

    March 17, 2009 at 2:14 am

    To me the red cardinal is the king of all birds you almost think he has a comb in his back pocket and they look so smart. thanks for a chance to win them a goodie.

    Reply
  30. 30

    Darlene says

    March 17, 2009 at 5:19 am

    I really love seeing all the birds that come into my yard. I do especially like seeing a cardinal or blue jay because I don’t see them as often as sparrows, wrens and mourning doves.

    Reply
  31. 31

    Vanessa says

    March 17, 2009 at 5:56 am

    Hummingbirds are so tiny and gorgeous. I love their curiosity.

    Reply
  32. 32

    Vanessa says

    March 17, 2009 at 6:00 am

    I added the RSS feed to my Reader

    Reply
  33. 33

    Tari L says

    March 17, 2009 at 7:02 am

    I have only seen one blue bird in my yard a couple times in the 13 years we have been here but when I do it is very special.

    Reply
  34. 34

    Cheryl W says

    March 17, 2009 at 7:05 am

    My favorite is the Goldfinch. I love how yellow they are, the brightest bird in my area.

    Reply
  35. 35

    Linda Fish says

    March 17, 2009 at 7:23 am

    I love Goldfinches because of their size and color

    Reply
  36. 36

    Belinda says

    March 17, 2009 at 8:00 am

    I don’t think that I could pick just one but love the sass of wrens.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  37. 37

    Jean F says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:07 am

    I love hawks. When I see them soaring, I can’t take my eyes off them, whether I’m in my car on the highway, or in my front yard.

    Reply
  38. 38

    Jane Marie says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:21 am

    I love cardinals. I love their color, their differnet calls, and the way the male takes part in the nest with the new babies. There are also wonderful stories having to do with how they got their bright red colors and why they are often featured as a Christmas bird against the green pines trees.
    Thanks for this great giveaway. The seede bird house is very unique.

    Reply
  39. 39

    DeeAnn S says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:26 am

    My favorite bird is the American Eagle. So strong and majestic and beautiful! I have seen them soaring overhead and wished I could be up there with them. As for attracting yard birds, I enjoy watching Cardinals. I love to watch them grab a seed, fly to a perch to eat it, and return for another. I love their constant chirping too. I have them around all year long and make sure the feeders are full to keep them happy.

    Reply
  40. 40

    Don Amos says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:37 am

    I love chickadees because they are so cheerful

    Reply
  41. 41

    Marianne Stewart says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:09 am

    We love all birds here in the northwest. I have a balcony on my apartment where I encourage butterflies and birds with feed, flowers, and other items that attract them to us. I would love to add one of these bird houses to my efforts!

    Reply
  42. 42

    Suzanne M. Mosso says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:12 am

    The Cardinal is beautiful! Like a flying tulip! Wonderful sitting on a snow-covered bush with just the red peeking out! Lovely!

    Reply
  43. 43

    Cathy says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:27 am

    My favorite bird is the wren

    Reply
  44. 44

    Emilie S. says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:46 am

    I love all birds, but especially cardinals and chickadees!

    Reply
  45. 45

    Karen Gonyea says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:50 am

    Count me in 🙂

    Reply
  46. 46

    Patricia Hill says

    March 17, 2009 at 11:41 am

    Ny favorite bird is a Bluebird. But, here in TX the bird I see most often is a Cardinal and i enjoy watching them. My grandkids love watching the birds. That is why I keep feeders and bird houses in my yard.

    Reply
  47. 47

    Tammy Curry says

    March 17, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Veryy cool.

    Reply
  48. 48

    Vergie says

    March 17, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    LADY BUGS NEED THIS TOO, GREAT I WANT THE BUGS

    Reply
  49. 49

    Deborah R says

    March 17, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    My favorite bird is the Cardinal, because I’m always charmed by how the male and female call to and watch over each other – they’re fascinating.

    Reply
  50. 50

    Deborah R says

    March 17, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/AsTheNight/status/1343361569

    Reply
  51. 51

    Angela J says

    March 17, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I love to watch the bluebirds that are around our house, their coloring is so vivid.

    Reply
  52. 52

    Vickie Couturier says

    March 17, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    I love Carninals,the red colors are so beautiful

    Reply
  53. 53

    Anne D says

    March 17, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Every spring I put my hummingbird feeder and every spring they come and feed. They are so sweet and tiny looking. I love to watch them eat.

    Reply
  54. 54

    alicia wallace says

    March 17, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    My favorite bird is the woodpecker because of their color, as well as the fact that they always make their presence known at the bird feeder – tap, tap, tap!

    Reply
  55. 55

    Carol Harrity says

    March 17, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    We have wild canaries in our yard who nest here every year. I would love to provide them with a nice bird house. (Living on the Puget Sound we also have loads of water birds)

    Reply
  56. 56

    randi says

    March 17, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    I love bluebirds & have a pair that come back year after year!

    Reply
  57. 57

    Linda Lansford says

    March 17, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    I like owls

    Reply
  58. 58

    jayne says

    March 17, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I love humming birds! They remind me so much fo my granny! Thanks!

    Reply
  59. 59

    cathy philipps says

    March 17, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    i love to see male cardinals in my backyard! they brighten my whole day!

    Reply
  60. 60

    GENEVIEVE WARREN says

    March 17, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    I am also a bird person, I love my feathered friends…!, and I have learn how to know who is around my window by their singing, tweeting or fighting!!!…..yes they stand on their grounds for food and they know what they like, and I do know too.
    I have different feeders with different seeds, and they know their feeder. Example, the yellow finch will go to the feeder with niger seeds, the noisy titmouse loves sunflowers seeds, so does the nuthatch, and the sparrows!!!!! they eat whatever is there, I call them the common birds!
    I would love to get one of those bird houses. I would put it where squirrels cannot get to it, because squirrels are cute but they are scavengers!!! and dary!! and !!!! and have no shame!..Sorry Squirrels lovers! Maybe we should also have a quirrels house made with corn, and it would be fun to see them going at it!!!!! Just an idea.

    GENEVIEVE

    Reply
  61. 61

    Gayle says

    March 17, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I love all birds but my all time favorite is the Bald Eagle, they are just so majestic and beautiful.I have been fortunate enough to see a few of them in the wild and it was so cool!

    Reply
  62. 62

    Monique Rizzo says

    March 17, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    I love Blue Heron’s! They are elegant and beautiful. Thanks for the chance.

    mogrill@comcast.net

    Reply
  63. 63

    Cynthia Shern says

    March 17, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    JeansandTs@hotmail.com
    I love the Corn Birdhouse/Feeder. MSC

    Reply
  64. 64

    Tamara Shurling says

    March 17, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    My favorite bird is the Eastern Bluebird, they are beautiful birds and maybe with one of these houses I could attract more of them

    Reply
  65. 65

    Tamara Shurling says

    March 17, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    subsribed to your Feedburner email list, this is such an interesting site I am glad I found it

    Reply
  66. 66

    Mari says

    March 17, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    My favorite is the black capped chickadee. I love how they are so brave and come to the feeders first. They have a quizzical look on their faces as they discriminately pick just one seed and swiftly fly away to the safety of their favorite tree, to hack away at their prize!

    Reply
  67. 67

    Kate says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    Black-capped Chickadee – so cute and such a beautiful friendly melodic song. Although I find the Cardinal stunning visually

    Reply
  68. 68

    Vicky Boackle says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    i realy like hummingbirds because they are so lively.

    Reply
  69. 69

    Tom Showers says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Hope I win!

    Reply
  70. 70

    jane jakins says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    great idea

    Reply
  71. 71

    Bryce siddons says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    my favorite is the eclectus, ive had one for 7 years now!

    Reply
  72. 72

    Colleen S says

    March 17, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    I have my first bird feeder which is hanging outside my office. While, I havent quite learned the names of them all, I am really enjoying learning the habits of my frequent vistitors.

    Reply
  73. 73

    Iris says

    March 18, 2009 at 12:05 am

    The Cardinal has always been my favorite. It’s a beautiful flash of color brightening the yard through the drab days of winter.

    Reply
  74. 74

    naomi bailey says

    March 18, 2009 at 12:19 am

    I have made my own sanctuary outside of my bedroom. I love waking up to their songs in the morning. This is also my cat`s favorite place to be all during the day. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!!!!!

    Reply
  75. 75

    Brenda says

    March 18, 2009 at 12:19 am

    My favorite is the crow, but my second favorite is the woodpecker followed by the red-winged blackbird. I love crows because they are so big and shiny and have such weight to their hops. They are so smart too.

    Reply
  76. 76

    Lauren says

    March 18, 2009 at 1:03 am

    I love Cardinals, Blue Jays, Goldfinches, woodpeckers… It’s hard to choose between all the pretty colored birds.

    Reply
  77. 77

    Gina Stratos says

    March 18, 2009 at 1:13 am

    My favorite bird is the black bird that sits outside my bedroom window

    Reply
  78. 78

    Gina Stratos says

    March 18, 2009 at 1:14 am

    Subscriber

    Reply
  79. 79

    Teresa Hoyt says

    March 18, 2009 at 8:06 am

    I love Cardinals the most, but any bird thats brightly colored appeals to me. Thanks!

    Reply
  80. 80

    hetal g says

    March 18, 2009 at 10:41 am

    I love cardinal because they are colorful and they hibernate.thanks

    Reply
  81. 81

    Jane K says

    March 18, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    The robin is one of my favorite birds because when they come back here it is a sign of spring in our area.

    Reply
  82. 82

    Pamela S says

    March 18, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    I just got a gold finch feeder because I’m wanting to attract gold finches. I think they’re sooo cute!!

    Reply
  83. 83

    Carolyn says

    March 18, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    I love crows because they are so sneaky and bratty looking!

    Reply
  84. 84

    cari k says

    March 18, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I like cardinals. I love the bright red color

    Reply
  85. 85

    Joy says

    March 18, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    The cedar waxwing was the first bird I ever saw out birdwatching. I was with a group of really experienced birders. They pointed it out. The coolest thing was that I had just attended a class and they showed pictures of it. I had never noticed such a bird in my area – but what a beautiful bird to be initiated with! I love watching birds ever since.

    Reply
  86. 86

    Yvonne says

    March 18, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    I love robins. I have a bunch living in the trees in my yard and its so relaxing to just watch them.

    Reply
  87. 87

    Kayce C. says

    March 18, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    I like the beautiful bird in your photo.

    I don’t have a favorite bird, but I like them.

    Reply
  88. 88

    Suzanne Denys says

    March 18, 2009 at 11:43 pm

    Hummingbirds are my favorite. They are so gentle and graceful.

    Reply
  89. 89

    Sue Eberhardt says

    March 19, 2009 at 12:26 am

    I love the cardinals that live in the wooded area behind my house. We watch them raise their families and continue to multiply each year. They are spectacular in the winter as well as summer, and they mate for life.

    Reply
  90. 90

    Clindy says

    March 19, 2009 at 6:43 am

    I agree with Laisseraller ! The information in this blog is very nice. Especially i like that bird photo…

    Reply
  91. 91

    Elizabeth Johnson says

    March 19, 2009 at 10:26 am

    I love hummingbirds, cardinals and bluebirds!

    Reply
  92. 92

    James Jenkins says

    March 19, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Humingbirds-very graceful

    Reply
  93. 93

    Denyse says

    March 19, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    I love cardinals because I think they’re beautiful.

    Reply
  94. 94

    Linda says

    March 19, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    I love to watch the humming birds, I hang a feeder right by my window.

    Reply
  95. 95

    Cynthia Hagood says

    March 19, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I love hummingbirds, we have a feeder outside where we can watch their activity.

    Reply
  96. 96

    jacque says

    March 19, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    I love bluejays. They are so pretty! I love this giveaway! thanks

    Reply
  97. 97

    jacque says

    March 19, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    i subscribe

    Reply
  98. 98

    Connie G says

    March 19, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I love the golden finch, they are so bright when they feed in my backyard.

    Reply
  99. 99

    carol swindler says

    March 19, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    red birds, hummimning birds ,, red headed wood pecker,fenches

    Reply
  100. 100

    carol swindler says

    March 19, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    red birds humming birds red head wood peckers

    Reply
  101. 101

    Belinda says

    March 19, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    I love wood peckers. I one that is in my small tree in front of my house everyday.

    Reply
  102. 102

    Ninnyof3 says

    March 19, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    My favorite bird is the little wren. My father taught me how to make wren houses out of gourds and I have three hanging in the trees. They have such a lovely little song!

    Reply
  103. 103

    Leslie D. says

    March 19, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    I do not have a favorite species of bird, per se. I do find birds incredibly interesting. Since we have moved from one part of Pennsylvania to another part of it, I do miss seeing the mated pair of Mourning Doves that live at our former residence. I especially miss their coos.

    Reply
  104. 104

    Sarah says

    March 20, 2009 at 9:57 am

    i’ve always liked cardinals because they remind me of the returning spring!

    Reply
  105. 105

    Linda Sturgeon says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    I love all birds from Turkey Buzzards to Hummingbirds.

    Reply
  106. 106

    G.L.Freeman says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    GENEVIEVE WARREN – Hang in there, we are on the dawn of opening a brand new store that will feature feeders for all kinds of wild life, including squirrels!!!!
    For more information, simply click: <a href=” http://wildlife-houses.com/”

    And best wishes to all of you that have entered the contest.
    I hope YOU win!

    G.L.FREEMAN – The Birdhouse Outlet.

    Reply
  107. 107

    sara gillman says

    March 20, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    I don’t really have a favorite bird, but i like anything bright colored =)

    Reply
  108. 108

    Jefferi P says

    March 20, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    I live up in maine today is the frist day of spring we have bluejays out by the feeder 1 gray squirrel an a red squirrel my favorite is a robin like them because of of the red on there ballys. an that means summer is not far away. thank you

    Reply
  109. 109

    Dave says

    March 20, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Growing up in the countryside, I have always been surrounded by birds. I can’t say I have a favorite – I like them all, from chickadees to blue jays and woodpeckers. What a clever idea. It’s a gingerbread house for birds! Thank you for the fun give-away.

    Reply
  110. 110

    Patricia Treskovich says

    March 20, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    I like cardinals, the male is very coloful and cardinals know when I put food our for them.

    Reply
  111. 111

    Sheila P says

    March 20, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    My favorite bird is the cardinal as it is so pretty, being red, my favorite color!

    Reply
  112. 112

    Martha H. says

    March 21, 2009 at 9:53 am

    My favorite is the Hummingbird, they are so much fun to watch.

    Reply
  113. 113

    AmandaK says

    March 21, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    I love hummingbirds! They fascinate me on how they are so tiny and their little wings just beat fast and how steady they can be!

    orchestratenoise0726[at]yahoo[dot]com

    Reply
  114. 114

    Jeane says

    March 21, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Love all things hummingbirds.
    My mother-in-law put out feeders (multiple) and we could sit in the breakfast nook and just watch the air be filled with them. They loved Chico, California with all the orchards.

    Reply
  115. 115

    Sarah says

    March 21, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I like morning doves – their coo is calming and I think it’s sweet that they mate for life.

    Reply
  116. 116

    mindy says

    March 21, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    the robin red breast they remind me of spring thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  117. 117

    Marie says

    March 21, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    The cardinals. They are a joy to watch when there is snow on the ground.

    Reply
  118. 118

    Kathy Scott says

    March 22, 2009 at 8:36 am

    I like Cardinals because they are so pretty.

    Reply
  119. 119

    Gina Benway says

    March 22, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    I love the RED Cardnial! Before my dad died he always said he was going to come back as a Cardnial , he always sang free bird. Now I always see this bright red cardnial in my yard all the time. It makes me smile and think of him! Thanks for letting me share 🙂

    Reply
  120. 120

    Sandy M says

    March 22, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    I’m definitely a hummingbird fan. They are delightful!

    Reply
  121. 121

    Rose Ann says

    March 22, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    I love humming birds and any bird that will eat out of a feeder and has a lot of color.

    Reply
  122. 122

    Melanie Johnson says

    March 22, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    I don’t have a favorite bird. I enjoy watching them all come to my feeders.

    Reply
  123. 123

    Phillip Fry says

    March 23, 2009 at 12:42 am

    I’ve always like parrots.

    Reply
  124. 124

    Mary DeBorde says

    March 23, 2009 at 1:17 am

    I think bats are amazing creatures – in fact, my bf just built by hand a bat condo (to hold up to 60 bats) !

    Reply
  125. 125

    T. Capilla says

    March 23, 2009 at 9:41 am

    I subscribed to the feedburner, which will show up on my Google Reader page. Thank you!

    Reply
  126. 126

    Brandi says

    March 23, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Hi!
    I would love to win this edible birdhouse! One of my favorite birds is the cardinal because he’s such a show-off in the wintertime with his pretty red feathers!! Please enter me in your contest. Thanks a bunch! 🙂

    Reply
  127. 127

    Sally says

    March 23, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    I like vultures since they eat roadkill.

    Reply
  128. 128

    Teresa says

    March 23, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    My favorite birds are mourning doves because when I was little my mother and I would watch them most mornings from our back deck

    🙂 Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  129. 129

    Briana says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Parakeets. All the way. 🙂

    Reply
  130. 130

    cindy b says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    i love the robin’s, they would love the birdhouse!

    Reply
  131. 131

    c. ferland says

    March 23, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    great enviromentally friendly idea, even the birds are going green.

    Reply
  132. 132

    Marianna says

    March 23, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    I don’t have a favorite bird, I enjoy watching all the little native birds around the houses and feeders in our backyard.

    Reply
  133. 133

    Sarah Denton says

    March 23, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    I love the cardinal its my daughters school mascot

    Reply
  134. 134

    Sylvie W. says

    March 23, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    I don’t have a favorite bird but I do have a softspot for doves.

    Why? I set up a bird feeder outside my living room window for my indoor cat. She loved to just sit and watch the birds. The sparrows would always scatter when she approached the window BUT the doves stayed. At first, they flew away but then they became buddies of sorts. There was a family of three doves who would come daily. My cat literally had her nose pressed against the screen and the dove would come right against the other side of the screen. Nice moments.

    Reply
  135. 135

    Nancy V says

    March 23, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    I enjoy watching the Camp Robbers. Thanks

    Reply
  136. 136

    Tina J says

    March 24, 2009 at 2:42 am

    I do not have a favorite bird. I do have a bird feeder in my backyard and I love all the different types of birds that visit my yard for food.

    Reply
  137. 137

    Jammie says

    March 24, 2009 at 3:10 am

    I love dove’s I think they represent love. Very magical bird

    Reply
  138. 138

    Abby says

    March 24, 2009 at 3:23 am

    My favorite bird has been the hummingbird ever since I saw one outside my second-floor window in Manhattan. Manhattan! A hummingbird! I still think the bird was as startled as I was.

    Reply
  139. 139

    Paula Harmon says

    March 24, 2009 at 5:57 am

    I LOVE hummingbirds. They amaze me. One time I stood still by a hanging plant (before I had for loud children) and a hummingbird actually hovered right near my face, it was incredible!

    Reply
  140. 140

    debbie says

    March 24, 2009 at 8:59 am

    I love cardinals because they are so distinctive. They are also the easiest for me to identify.

    Reply
  141. 141

    Carrie Baird says

    March 24, 2009 at 10:29 am

    My favorite bird is the Golden Pheasant because it is so breathtakingly beautiful and colorful. wgbc1446[at]yahoo[d0t]com.

    Reply
  142. 142

    jan koontz says

    March 24, 2009 at 10:38 am

    just to cool

    Reply
  143. 143

    Gayle says

    March 24, 2009 at 11:39 am

    I love to watch the birds all year long, I feed them all year round. I love to see the Cardinals in the winter, the Hummingbirds in the summer, but I think my favorite is the first Bluebird of spring.

    Reply
  144. 144

    Melissa Barnes says

    March 24, 2009 at 11:57 am

    I love the cardinals. Their vibrant red color is so beautiful

    Reply
  145. 145

    Marie says

    March 24, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    My favorite bird is the Cardinal because it was always my grandmother’s favorite bird 🙂

    Reply
  146. 146

    Jodi says

    March 24, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    My favorite bird is a cardinal because they remind me of my father.

    Reply
  147. 147

    shawna says

    March 24, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    I like Hummingbirds because they remind me of my grandma!

    Reply
  148. 148

    christopher h says

    March 24, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    i like hummingbirds because of the way they fly

    Reply
  149. 149

    bran bird man says

    March 24, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    My favorite bird is the Australian Superb Lyrebird. It can mimic ANY sound!

    Reply
  150. 150

    Sherry R says

    March 24, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    My favorite is the gold finch. We attract many to our area – they are so bright and beautiful!

    Reply
  151. 151

    Sherry R says

    March 24, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    I subscribe in Google reader.

    Reply
  152. 152

    Donna says

    March 24, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Living in Oklahoma there are many beautiful birds. I do not think I could give you a favorite. I do love our state bird though the scissortail. It is a beautiful bird as well as unique. We also have beautiful cardinals. 😉

    Reply
  153. 153

    Lisa G. says

    March 24, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    Cardinals are my favorite bird because my grandpa loved Cardinals when I was a child and always pointed them out to me. He even painted his home Cardinal Red!
    Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  154. 154

    Lisa G. says

    March 24, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    I’m an email subscriber. Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  155. 155

    Susan Ledet says

    March 24, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    Pelicans are my favorite bird. I love to watch them fish as well as fly. Cardinals are my favorite birds to see in the yard because they are so pretty.

    Reply
  156. 156

    cathleen nash says

    March 24, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I’ve always been a bird brain! I love both domesticated pet and wild birds alike! My current favorite birds are bald eagles, after seeing them live in nature in the Seattle, Washington area. They are amazing creatures!

    Reply
  157. 157

    Penny says

    March 24, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    I have a huge passion for birds so to claim one as my favorite would only insult all others but at this time of year I have to admit to being more partial to our Purple Martins. I have a large colony and we raise around 500 babies each season. I have a nestcam in one gourd each season and it’s such a treat to watch the whole proccess. It’s amazing how people orientated these birds are, how close we become to them and how quiet it is once they leave in late summer. That first day of silence is the first day I start thinking….they’ll be back in March 🙂

    Reply
  158. 158

    Kyndra Sherman says

    March 24, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    I don’t have a fave bird, but my mil does. She likes all kinds. This would be for her if I won. Thanks for the giveaway.

    themeimlookingfor at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  159. 159

    Dolores Olsen says

    March 24, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    My favorite bird is the yellow wild canary. They are quite a site when about a 100 decide to nest in the same tree.

    Reply
  160. 160

    Penny says

    March 24, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    joined your forum.

    Reply
  161. 161

    theodore esteghamat says

    March 25, 2009 at 12:33 am

    My favorite bird is the cardinal. It’s very pretty being all red.

    Reply
  162. 162

    Brenda S. says

    March 25, 2009 at 2:01 am

    My favorite is the gold finch. I like hummingbirds, too.

    Reply
  163. 163

    Joanie says

    March 25, 2009 at 2:15 am

    I can’t pick just one bird as I am in the process of discovering birds. I love to see the red headed woodpeckers at my suet feeders as here in the city they are rare. Red cardinals are just so awesome to see, but I guess lately the yellow goldfinch that come to my flower garden and thistle feeder are my favorite.

    Reply
  164. 164

    Christina says

    March 25, 2009 at 2:23 am

    I love red-winged blackbirds (because of that beautiful flash of red-orange when they fly) and cardinals. Cardinals sound very similar to
    Lories (small type of parrot of which I’ve had many) and it’s being studied whether there is an ancestral link between the two – and I just love the beautiful RED of the cardinals!

    Reply
  165. 165

    Kelly F says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:02 am

    I have always loved the cardinal. It is so colorful and reminds me of spring (which is trying hard to beat the stubborn winter here near Chicago).

    Reply
  166. 166

    Kelly F says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:03 am

    I joined the forum!

    Reply
  167. 167

    Kelly F says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:04 am

    I am subscribed to your RSS feed.

    Reply
  168. 168

    Patricia says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:07 am

    I have several bird houses, but nothing like these…fascinating!

    Reply
  169. 169

    kathleen yohanna says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:21 am

    I like hummingbirds. I had to move their feeder higher because the cats soon found out where their feeder was. I was afraid the cats might get to the birds but they are safe now.

    Reply
  170. 170

    Linz says

    March 25, 2009 at 7:07 am

    I love all wild birds and I put seed out for them everyday but by far my favorites are the owls.
    Seed Bird Houses – thats a new one for me. Very clever.

    Reply
  171. 171

    Patti Sherman says

    March 25, 2009 at 8:06 am

    I love the Cardinal..red & beautiful. We have a summer place where lovely birds come to our feeder. I have never seen so many different birds. We feed the birds all year round

    Reply
  172. 172

    Patrice says

    March 25, 2009 at 9:48 am

    I love so many of the wild birds, and it’s really hard to pick a favorite. To name just one, I’ll say the goldfinch. They are striking with their black and bright yellow color and it’s always a joy to see them when they stop here for a few weeks in the spring, during their migration. And I see them again in the fall when they are making the return trip. At that time, they love to feast on the seed heads of my purple coneflowers.

    Reply
  173. 173

    Teresa Garner says

    March 25, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I love the Blue Jays in my area. Curious and smart. I leave them unsalted peanuts in the shell as a special treat.

    Reply
  174. 174

    Elsie says

    March 25, 2009 at 10:44 am

    Birds certainly make our world beautiful and they also benefit the Earth in many ways….right now, although I love to see and invite different types of birds to my backyard, I would pick the cardinal today because it brightens up my view on this rainy Spring day in Ohio….

    The cardinal is our state bird, and represents other states also. has a very pretty sound, too….right from heaven.

    Reply
  175. 175

    Beverly M says

    March 25, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I love the bright red cardinals. They are so pretty, especially the males. I saw my first red robin yesterday, and that’s a sign of spring , up here in the Northeast Kingdom. I love the edible birdhouse. That’s a great idea! Thanks for having the contest!

    Reply
  176. 176

    Terri L says

    March 25, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I love watching for the cardinals this time of year!

    Reply
  177. 177

    Veronica Garrett says

    March 25, 2009 at 11:23 am

    Hummingbirds are my favorite. They are so small and beautiful.

    Reply
  178. 178

    D Johnson says

    March 25, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Nice giveaway

    Reply
  179. 179

    Wendi says

    March 25, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    My favorite bird is the goldfinch. I love this bird because it is so beautiful and dainty. I really enjoy setting out thistle and watching them crowd around.

    Reply
  180. 180

    Jovita says

    March 25, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    i LOVE birds~
    My favorite is the hummingbird~
    They are so metticulite~ (however you spell that)
    And fun to watch~

    Reply
  181. 181

    Joni says

    March 25, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    Hummingbirds, if I could hear them I think they would sound like the Great Gazoo from the Flintstones flying off.

    Reply
  182. 182

    Suanne Giddings says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Hummingbirds have always fascinated me! They can hover in mid-air, fly backwards, and they are beautifully colored. Thank you so very much for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!

    Reply
  183. 183

    Sarah says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I love the hummingbird. It’s so active and just an amazement to watch.

    Reply
  184. 184

    Gianna says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    I love african greys.. they are so much fun 🙂

    Reply
  185. 185

    Lori Z. says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    This is very neat. I just saw one like this at Smith and Hawken, my MIL loved it, but it was a little over $50!

    Of the birds I’ve had, I love Cockatoos, but, as we don’t have any birds right now, I’m going to say the blue starjay (I think that’s what they’re called). We feed them with pinecone feeders in our backyard and the sound they make wakes up our puppy, who is a bit slow and runs around trying to figure out where it’s coming from. (We’re not sadists, our puppy doesn’t care about birds and doesn’t try to get them or anything!)

    Reply
  186. 186

    Charlene Kuser says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I love Cardinals.they are beautiful birds and my state bird.They
    show up so pretty against the snow and they are graceful.Baseball
    team has been named after them.You can easily tell the female from
    the male since the male has brown on breast

    Reply
  187. 187

    Charlene Kuser says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    I am a RSS subscriber

    Reply
  188. 188

    Charlene Kuser says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Tweeted:Swtlilchick

    http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/1390217392

    Reply
  189. 189

    Charlene Kuser says

    March 25, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    Joined the Ning Forum

    Reply
  190. 190

    Lily Kwan says

    March 25, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    I love cockatoos because they’re so cute and smart!

    Reply
  191. 191

    Lily Kwan says

    March 25, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    I joined your forum.

    Reply
  192. 192

    Lily Kwan says

    March 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    I joined your mailing list.

    Reply
  193. 193

    Donna Hays says

    March 25, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    I have grown so fond of Red Birds. I have 7 bird houses that can be seen from the windows in my living room and I love watching the red birds come and go for their daily feedings. When it snowed this past winter they were so vivid and beautiful, I’ll never forget their beauty. The birds are colorful and they are so plentiful in my yard. They bring so much joy and hours of viewing pleasure.
    But the tiny hummingbirds make a close second, I have three hummingbird feeders and I’ve put them close enough to the door that I can see them really close up. They make the funniest sounds with their fast flying wings.

    Reply
  194. 194

    TRACY HEYER says

    March 25, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    I like red birds and humming birds1

    Reply
  195. 195

    Pamela White says

    March 25, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    I like the red robins because it is truely spring when they come back. During the sunner I like the blue jays.

    Reply
  196. 196

    Green Talk says

    March 30, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    Congrads to Charlene Kuser who won this wonderful bird house! Everyone, this is the time to get your birds houses. Prices are great at Wildlife-Houses! Birds need our help now since they are looking to build nest this Spring.

    Thanks for everyone who submitted. What wonderful answers about the birds you love. Anna

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Wildlife-Houses Create Sancuraries for Birds and Bats | The Black Ball says:
    March 11, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    […] original post here:  Wildlife-Houses Create Sancuraries for Birds and Bats Share and […]

    Reply
  2. Bird House Giveaway | New Contests, Sweepstakes,& Free Stuff Listings says:
    March 16, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    […] Click Here to Enter Other Related Contests To EnterT bird and the Breaks CD – carp(e) libris reviewsWin a Playhouse! 2 Winners-2 Playhouses Given Away!OhThePollybilities […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Shop from Anna’s Farm– The Naked Botanical– Farm Fresh Teas, Salts & Body Products

The Naked Botanical " Click HERE

Save Money By Growing Your Plants Indoors.

Three Must Have Equipment "

Grab My Free Mini Course

Connect with Me

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Popular Posts

  • Organic Color Systems: Wash those Grays Away with a Safer Hair Color
  • Coffee Grounds in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
  • Celery Leaves: Cook or Discard them?

RSS Green Talk Radio

  • An error has occurred, which probably means the feed is down. Try again later.

Popular Posts

  • Organic Color Systems: Wash those Grays Away with a Safer Hair Color
  • Coffee Grounds in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
  • Celery Leaves: Cook or Discard them?
  • Freeze Cucumbers & Learn How to Use Them.
  • Hydrogen Peroxide + Ears = Bye to Colds. A Remedy that Works

RSS Green Talk TV

  • The Naked Botanical's Gift Boxes
  • The Naked Botanical salts
  • The Naked botanical hydrosols
  • The Naked botanical herbal salves
  • Welcome to The Naked botanical teas

Copyright Green Talk © 2021 · Website Designed by Clever Kiwi