2023-11-17 21:20:37
The alarm clock allows you to hear the blue tit chirping pleasantly on your balcony? Birds are your first beautiful friends on the balcony, in the yard or in the garden, they beautify your daily life and your mood. But how to attract birds to the balcony? Provide them with food, a quiet place and greenery and you will be able to admire their presence! The Deavita editorial team explains how to make this dream come true.
What birds should you observe from your balcony?
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Birds are messengers of good humor and a source of life on the balcony. However, in the Lyon region you will not see the same feathered beauties as in Brittany, for example. Yet some species typical of the season, such as bluebirds and tits, doves, sparrows and robins, are fascinating and colorful.
Blackbirds, crows or goldfinches can also visit you for a long time if you learn to attract them. The charming feathered birds will not only decorate and enliven the place with their songs and dances, they will also help pollinate the plants and rid them of harmful insects. And it’s a real protein dinner!
The redbreast
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Man’s best friend is the robin! The red-orange-breasted feathered friend lends a strong presence and iconic character to French gardens and balconies. The bird is known for its great kindness towards humans as well as its enchanting songs. What is the robin’s favorite food? How to take care of a robin in winter? The robin loves unsalted peanuts and sunflower seeds, walnuts, hazelnuts, oats, as well as insects and ants.
The blue tit
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The blue tit is a small midge, smaller but plumper than the great tit. It belongs to the order of sparrows and is distinguished by a bright blue head and yellow and blue wings. Due to its beauty, its usefulness and its property as a good guardian, the beautiful bird is on the country’s list of protected birds. The little guy loves feeders filled with sunflower seeds, unsalted peanuts, mites, spiders and oily beetles. Your flowers on the balcony will be instantly saved from the invasion of unwanted insects!
Also read: What is the best food for titmice?
The goldfinch
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The American goldfinch is characterized by its white, beige and iridescent colors. It is small, has black wings, yellow stripes and a fiery red head. A traveler at heart, he crossed North Africa, Europe and Asia. The bird is quite common in France in almost all regions, even in Corsica.
“The American Goldfinch is a sedentary or partially migratory passerine bird present in mainland France. It feeds mainly on seeds; it takes its name from the fact that it likes to feed on those of the thistle which it takes with agility. Depending on the seasons, it also sometimes supplements its diet with some insects. », affirms the HAL multidisciplinary open archive. It is classified among the most common species in France and can be observed all year round on the territory.
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Variegated birds are strongly attracted to foliage and plants that produce seeds, fruits or shrubs. Plants that attract insects seem relatively attractive to them. Growing hyacinths, ivy, olive trees, cornflowers or wisteria is a real aphrodisiac for birds. Fragrant plants such as thyme, sage or rosemary on the balcony are another attraction for feathered beauties. And also, birds appreciate shrubs such as rosehip, dogwood and elderberry.
Setting up feeders with food and water
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In addition to the protein they can get from potted guests, birds need a diet rich in carbohydrates and dietary fat. Install a bird feeder on the balcony with tubes, suspended or not, which are protected from wind and sun. The ideal time to feed birds is from November to mid-March, as they have difficulty finding food during this time.
Sunflower seeds are their favorite treat that will provide them with the energy they need to get through the winter months. Make it into a seed cocktail by adding oats, wheat, corn, peanuts and almonds. How to feed birds in winter? For dessert, add small pieces of apple and grapes. It is advisable to bring a regular quantity every day, favoring the evening in order to be pleasantly surprised when you wake up.
Installing a birdhouse to attract birds
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Want to help birds feel comfortable indoors? Don’t hesitate to install a nest box above the pots on the balcony. Place it in a location protected from the wind, sunny and quiet, where its opening will face the southeast or east. We advise favoring wooden nest boxes and putting water nearby. If you want to pamper them, set up a birdbath for the baby birds to take an afternoon shower. Change and clean the bathtub every day without using chemicals.
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