I feed the birds too...not so much to make them too dependent. Mostly in winter, amazing the birds that migrate thru this area (mid-South) as well as our regular
residents. I have lots of huge trees, it's a natural hang-out, but many others feed the birds too, I think, so my feeder is usually more like the corner cafe than a big
cafeteria, & even if I don't put food out all the time, I have some local feathered friends (cardinals) that check & seem to notice pretty fast. I enjoy them all, and
I've made some bird feeders (really cool-looking pedestal type) by gluing together various large vases (for the bottoms) & fancy glass pot-lids/dishes/or plates for
the top. The only trouble is they're too accessible by the squirrels. But they also work well for water to drink & bathe...I think birds are hilarious to watch bathing.
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