Place to Raise Young
In addition to providing shelter, animals need a safe place to raise their young. For some animals, what you already
have in your yard may be enough. While others may have specific requirements. By providing the needs of the birds and other
wildlife, it will make it a more attractive option for them to make their home in your backyard.
Nesting
is a demanding activity of birds. First, they need good location, away from predators. Once, they have found a location, nest
are made from many ingredients. Some use twigs and grasses, while others use mud and hair.
Some items you can
set out for the nesting birds are:
- yarn (cut to 4" lengths, so as not to entangle the bird)
- dryer lint
- twigs
- moss
- dog hair
- human hair
- horse hair
- sheep wool
- thin strips of cloth (cut to 1" x 4" lengths, so as not to entangle the bird)
- feathers
- pine needles
- bark strips
- shredded paper
- dried grass
These items can be set out in a basket, or spread around the yard in small stashes.
Sometimes birds like to visit your compost pile for building material.
Some birds like to use mud to make their
nests. You can make small mud puddles to assist them. These mud puddles, if shallow also attract butterflies.
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