subject: Northern Cardinals Do Not Belong in Bird Cages, But They’ll Look Great in Your Backyard [print this page] Author: Kasan Groupe Author: Kasan Groupe
Northern Cardinals are celebrated for their lovely distinctive songs and their beautiful coloring. They are typically found along the eastern coast of the United States, but have been spotted as far as Arizona and New Mexico. If you want to awake every morning to the beautiful melodies of Northern Cardinals then youve got a little work to do in your backyard. 1. These birds prefer to feed from the ground so its best if you scatter their favorites (grain, cracked corn, melon seeds, raisins and peanuts) around your backyard. 2. A great way to attract these birds with little effort is by planting berry-producing bushes and trees. Mulberry, blackberry and dewberry are all excellent choices. 3. Make sure that youve got a bird bath in your yard. It should always be filled with clean water and consider installing a small fountain in it. 4. Northern Cardinals do not like other animals, so if you have dogs or cats that play outside regularly, you may want to restrict the area they inhabit, especially during nesting periods. 5. Planting wildflowers will attract small insects which Northern Cardinals need to feed their young. 6. Mount a feeder on low platform feeder in your yard and make sure that it has a sturdy room and that it wont sway from side-to-side in the breeze. Northern Cardinals are amazing creatures, so its no wonder you want to attract them to your backyard. Lets face it, watching real birds in the wild in much more interesting than staring at a bird stuffed into bird cages.About the Author:
