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Shelter - Natural and Constructed Shelters

Natural Shelter

Snags

What Is a Snag?  If you're new to birding, you may wonder what people are talking about when they refer to a 'snag' they have placed in their yard. What exactly is a 'snag' and why would you want one?
Simply put, a snag is a dead tree. Birds and critters love them. Landscape neatniks rethink the urge to remove what must seem like "so much dead wood".
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Benign Neglect

Why is benign neglect best? Brush and rock piles; tall grasses; non-manicured bushes; and wild weed patches are not necessarily a sign of lazy gardeners. These features in a backyard are what birds and little creatures are looking for in a good, temporary bed and breakfast or a more permanent home to raise a family.  Natural shelter from natural predators can be found in this kind of landscape.

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Safe Passages

Birds need to travel around your backyard to find all the things necessary to sustain life.  They may enjoy eating from several different feeders or snack on the ground underneath. Then they might come to a birdbath for a cool drink. Next a fun splash to clean the feathers and a nearby perch to dry and preen themselves. Maybe a berry bush or a cherry tree beckons. This branch is good for singing to impress that cute little bird over there. Hey, get away from that tree; it's in my territory! Okay, I might like that third birdhouse on the left instead. Boy, I'm hungry for sunflower seeds now from the yellow feeder, the red one is almost empty.

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