Wednesday, March 11, 2015

If I Build It, Will They Come?

I've been longingly looking at your bird photos, swooning over their beauty. It made me want to shoot some photos of birds in my own yard. But guess what? There is a severe lack of birds in the neighborhood! As in, none!

I made a comment on a blog post of Betsy's that I have not seen many birds this winter....Cardinals usually visit, but I have not seen the first one. And then I had a bird epiphany and said, "I think I should put some food out for them. That'll probably do the trick". And she agreed by saying, "lol...yes, food would help"!

Ha!

So, I went about buying and making some birdfeeders. I'm building a place for birds to visit, have a little dinner and maybe move in for a while. I still need to get a birdbath, but I have an idea to make one. We'll see how it turns out. I'll share it, if I decide to use it.

New birdfeeder and little acorn shaped birdhouse.
 

The birdfeeder has been filled with yummy bird goodness.
 
 
Close-up of the sweet little dragonfly adornment.
 

The acorn birdhouse, awaiting it's guests.
 

And the birdfeeder echoes the sentiments of 'come and get it'.
(See the open window.....it was in the 80's today)
 

Maybe what they long for is a little color,
 

Or....this delicious birdseed concoction to calm their hunger.
 
 
And for you....some pre-spring color in this yellow forsythia.
 
Happy Wednesday Y'all,
Laurie
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18 comments:

  1. Betsy BrockMarch 11, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    Looks irresistible to me! Hope you have lots of bird traffic very soon!

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    1. LaurieMarch 11, 2015 at 8:44 PM

      Thank you ma'am......tell your little birdies that if they are ready for a summer vacation to head my way. It was like a tropical paradise here today.

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  2. Cindy March 11, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Be careful, once you start feeding the birds, you just might become hooked! I love the little acorn house, hope some guests move in soon

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    1. LaurieMarch 11, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Thanks, Cindy! I'm already thinking of other projects to lure them here. I could see myself getting hooked.

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  3. Carola BartzMarch 11, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    Let's hope they will come. Sometimes it takes a little while.
    My birdbaths are super simple. I have several, and they are just overturned terracotta pots with the terracotta "saucers" on top of them. They're big and I out a rock in there as well so the birds can sit there and butterflies can rest there.

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    1. LaurieMarch 12, 2015 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks Carola, the terracotta saucer is what I was thinking about. But, I would somehow like to attach it to something to stick in the ground. I don't know if I can make it work or not. I may do what you did. Thanks for sharing. Did you paint yours?

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  4. TannaMarch 12, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I think they will be showing up soon to enjoy this little haven you've created! =) blessings ~ tanna

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    1. LaurieMarch 12, 2015 at 7:34 AM

      Thank you, Tanna. I can actually hear birds this morning. I hope they find the food I left for them. Blessings to you, too! Hope you have a nice weekend. We're due for rain tomorrow and Saturday and then another glorious sunny day on Sunday!

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  5. Mama PeaMarch 12, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    You're creating a true bird haven! I'm betting you will have plenty of birds dining on your premises very soon!

    Our temps here in northern MN can't even come close to yours, but the past couple of nights have stayed above freezing so we may actually be on our way to spring time!

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    1. LaurieMarch 12, 2015 at 10:09 AM

      Hope the birds come for dinner soon. I can hear birds chirping, but I think they must be in the woods around our property. So far, I haven't had any dinner guests. I'm hopeful though. Sure do hope you get some warmer weather soon. We've enjoyed ours.

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  6. ShugMarch 12, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Sweet... I love the little orange feeder. This is neat. I need to get my feeders in shape. I've been a bit lazy this year and have failed my feathered friends...You have inspired me!
    Blessings.

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    1. LaurieMarch 12, 2015 at 11:02 PM

      Thanks, Shug! I love the orange feeder, too. A great way to use what you have. They were headed for the compost pile and I thought what the heck. Let's see if the birds like them.

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  7. Celestina MarieMarch 13, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Love your feeders and the little orange is too cute. I am sure you will see birds now and they will enjoy the seed. We love watching our birds land on the feeders.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, CM

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    1. LaurieMarch 15, 2015 at 11:55 PM

      Thanks, CM! I'm looking forward to some bird watching.

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  8. Thistle Cove FarmMarch 15, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    From the seed, looks like you're going to attract song birds; very nice feeders and homes. They'll be along very soon now.

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    1. LaurieMarch 15, 2015 at 11:56 PM

      Thanks, Sandra. I'm looking forward to a visit or two.

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  9. ReneeMarch 16, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Your feeders and birdhouse are darling! I hope your birds discover them soon. :)

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    1. LaurieMarch 18, 2015 at 7:34 AM

      Thanks. Renee! They came! I was so excited to see them. Take care, talk soon!

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