Benefits of Landscaping for Birds

You can derive many benefits from landscaping to attract birds to your yard:

Increased Wildlife Populations

• You can probably double the number of bird species using your property with a good landscaping plan.

Click here for Support

Title:
Description:	onKeyDown="countChars(document.post.aiosp_description,document.post.length1)"<br /> onKeyUp="countChars(document.post.aiosp_description,document.post.length1)"></p> <div class="spacer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="entry" id="entry-21"> <div class="spacer"></div> <div class="entry_header"> <h1><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/02/house-wren-invades-bat-box/" title="House Wren Invades Bat Box">House Wren Invades Bat Box</a></h1> </div> <div class="spacer"></div> <div class="entry_categories"> <p>Filed under <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/category/bird-sightings/house-wren/" title="View all posts in House Wren" rel="category tag">House Wren</a> by <span class="entry_author"><a href="http://thebirdnerds.com" rel="external">BirdNerd Jr</a></span></p> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <div class="textwidget"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-6792097842058315"; /* 336x280, created 11/30/09 */ google_ad_slot = "9166150782"; google_ad_width = 336; google_ad_height = 280; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></div> </div> <div class="entry_content"> <p>Last night I was in my room and I was nearly asleep when my dad <img src='http://www.thebirdnerds.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> came in and said “Come here there’s a bat in the bat box.” and I said “okay.” </p> <p style="display: block; float: left"><!--adsense--></p> <p>We went outside and looked and I said “wow there is a bat.” </p> <p>Later that night when I was sleeping, my dad <img src='http://www.thebirdnerds.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> went outside with the video camera and filmed the bat. You could see the bats ear moving too.</p> <p>Later my dad <img src='http://www.thebirdnerds.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> was filming it and it turned around and looked straight at my dad <img src='http://www.thebirdnerds.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> and that’s when my dad <img src='http://www.thebirdnerds.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> realized that it was a house wren.</p> <p><strong><em>Scroll down for pictures!</em></strong></p> <p><img border="0" width="361" src="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/images/housewren110207.jpg" alt="House Wren" height="241" /></p> <p><img border="0" width="359" src="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/images/housewren1102072.jpg" alt="House wren" height="241" /></p> <p align="center"><!--adsense#46815--></p> <p align="left">Would you like to receive an email anytime I post new bird sightings or other bird related information? If you would just enter your email address in the box below.<br /> <!--subscribe2--><br /> WE WILL NEVER SHARE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH ANYONE!</p> <div class="spacer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="blog_footer next_prev_posts"> <p><strong>1</strong> <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/page/2/">2</a> <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/page/3/">3</a> <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/page/4/">4</a> <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/page/5/">5</a> <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/page/6/">6</a> <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/page/7/">7</a> ... <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/page/2/" >Next »</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/10/">« Oct, 2007</a> • <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/12/">Dec, 2007 »</a></p> </div> </div> </div><!-- #main --> <div id="sidebar" class="sidebar"> <div class="pad"> <ul> <li id="recent-posts-3" class="widget widget_recent_entries"> <h2 class="widgettitle">Recent Posts</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/09/18/as-summers-passes-us-time-to-think-about-the-cold-months-ahead/" title="As summers passes us time to think about the cold months ahead">As summers passes us time to think about the cold months ahead</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/06/23/update-on-baby-house-sparrow/" title="Update on Baby House Sparrow">Update on Baby House Sparrow</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/06/03/baby-house-sparrow/" title="Baby House Sparrow">Baby House Sparrow</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/05/27/got-young-one-interested-in-birding/" title="Got a young one interested in Birding?">Got a young one interested in Birding?</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/05/19/the-great-egret-or-ardea-alba/" title="The Great Egret or Ardea alba">The Great Egret or Ardea alba</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/05/15/solar-powered-bird-baths/" title="Solar powered Bird Baths">Solar powered Bird Baths</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/05/13/find-the-hidden-birds/" title="Find the hidden Birds!">Find the hidden Birds!</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/04/05/dolphin-and-brown-pelican-compete-for-fish/" title="Dolphin and Brown Pelican Compete for fish">Dolphin and Brown Pelican Compete for fish</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/02/11/florida-scrub-jays-are-always-fun/" title="Florida Scrub Jay’s are always fun!">Florida Scrub Jay’s are always fun!</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/02/01/look-down-in-the-water-thats-not-a-bird/" title="Look! Down in the water! That’s not a bird!">Look! Down in the water! That’s not a bird!</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/01/30/audubon-plush-birds/" title="Audubon Plush Birds">Audubon Plush Birds</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/01/26/merritt-island-a-paradise-for-wintering-birds/" title="Merritt Island a paradise for wintering birds.">Merritt Island a paradise for wintering birds.</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/01/21/downy-woodpecker-make-a-visit/" title="Downy Woodpecker Make A visit">Downy Woodpecker Make A visit</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/01/16/great-blue-heron-or-ardea-herdias/" title="Great Blue Heron or Ardea herdias">Great Blue Heron or Ardea herdias</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/01/12/high-tech-bird-watching/" title="High Tech Bird Watching">High Tech Bird Watching</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="recent-comments-2" class="widget widget_recent_comments"><h2 class="widgettitle">Recent Comments</h2> <ul id="recentcomments"><li class="recentcomments">Lauren on <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/06/03/baby-house-sparrow/#comment-281">Baby House Sparrow</a></li><li class="recentcomments">Fritz Lachoff on <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/06/03/baby-house-sparrow/#comment-280">Baby House Sparrow</a></li><li class="recentcomments">Mary on <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/06/03/baby-house-sparrow/#comment-277">Baby House Sparrow</a></li><li class="recentcomments">Jan on <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2008/06/03/baby-house-sparrow/#comment-276">Baby House Sparrow</a></li><li class="recentcomments">Brigid on <a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/2007/11/12/cockatiels-from-egg-to-full-grown/#comment-271">Cockatiels from egg to full grown.</a></li></ul></li> <li id="linkcat-2" class="widget widget_links"><h2 class="widgettitle">Links</h2> <ul class='xoxo blogroll'> <li><a href="http://www.eliteacuraparts.com" title="Acura Parts">Acura Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.airheadtube.com" title="Airhead Tube">Airhead Tube</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.eliteaudiparts.com" title="Audi Car Parts">Audi Car Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.automotiveaircompressors.com" title="Automotive Air Compressors">Automotive Air Compressor</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.beachchairsblog.com" title="Beach Chair Reviews">Beach Chair Reviews</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.paradisebeachchairs.com" title="Beach Chairs">Beach Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.elitebmwparts.com" title="BMW Parts">BMW Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.playingbocceball.com" title="Bocce balls and accessories">Bocce Balls</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.superiormolds.com" title="Candle Molds">Candle Molds</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.christmaslightsforsale.com" title="Christmas Lights">Christmas Lights</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.coincollectingfordummies.com">Coin Collecting</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.curiocabinetcorner.com" title="Curio Cabinets">Curio Cabinets</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.curiocabinetsforsale.com" title="Curio Cabinets For Sale">Curio Cabinets For Sale</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thediaperbagdepot.com" title="Diaper Bags">Diaper Bags</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drumkitsandmore.com" title="drum kits">Drum Kits</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.elitecarparts.com" title="Elite Car Parts">Elite Car Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.firstactdrumset.com" title="First Act Drum Set">First Act Drum Set</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.fordpartschoice.com" title="Ford Parts">Ford Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.grubbycandlemolds.com" title="Grubby Candle Molds">Grubby Candle Molds</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bendingthegstring.com" title="Guitar information">Guitar Information</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.halo3actionfigures.com" title="Halo 3 Action Figures">Halo 3 Action Figures</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.handtrucksanddollies.com" title="Your source for handtrucks, dollies, pallet jacks and carts.">Hand Trucks and dollies</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.handbagspursesandtotes.com" title="Handbags Purses and Totes">Handbags Purse and Totes</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.elitehondaparts.com" title="Honda Parts">Honda Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hotelsinislamorada.com" title="Hotels In Islamorada">Hotels In Islamorada</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hotelsinkeylargo.org" title="Key Largo Hotels">Hotels In Key Largo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ibanezacousticguitar.com" title="Ibanez Acoustic Guitar">Ibanez Acoustic Guitar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ibanezelectricguitar.com" title="Ibanez electric Guitar">Ibanez electric Guitar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.elitelexusparts.com" title="Lexus Parts">Lexus Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.longboardquiver.com" title="A collection of longboard surfboards">Longboard Surfing</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.searchingforloot.com" title="Metal Detectors and metal detector accessories">Metal Detectors</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bestoperaglasses.com" title="opera glasses and theater glasses">opera glasses</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ovationacousticguitars.com" title="Ovation Acoustic Guitars">Ovation Acoustic Guitars</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.peaveyclassic30.com" title="Peavey Classic 30">Peavey Classic 30</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.relaxandswing.com" title="Porch Swings">Porch Swings</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.sectionalsofasale.com">sectional sofas</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.seweasycrafts.com" title="Fun crafts and sewing ideas">Sew Easy Crafts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.totallytubing.com" title="Ski Tubes and Accessories">Ski Tubes and Accessories</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.skitubingblog.com" title="Skit tubing">Ski Tubing</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.sluice-boxes.com" title="Sluice Boxes">sluice Boxes</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.smithcandlecompany.com" title="Candle Making Information">Smith Candle Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nauticaltideclocks.com" title="Tide Clocks">Tide Clocks</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.elitetoyotaparts.com" title="Toyota Parts">Toyota Parts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bounceplatforms.com" title="Bounce platforms and water trampolines">water trampolines</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.yamahaelectronicdrums.com" title="Yamaha Electronic Drums">Yamaha Electronic Drums</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="text-8" class="widget widget_text"> <div class="textwidget"></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div><!-- #sidebar --><div class="spacer"></div> </div><!-- #ext_main --> <div class="spacer"></div> </div><!-- #body --> <div id="footer" class="footer"> <div class="pad"> <div id="footer_nav" class="inline_menu"><div> <span class="nav_home nav_active"><a href="http://www.thebirdnerds.com/" title="Bird Watching - Backyard Birding - Bird habitats">Home</a></span> </div> </div><!-- footer_nav --> <div id="copyright_notice">Copyright Bird Watching - Backyard Birding - Bird habitats, 2010</div><!-- #copyright_notice --> <div class="spacer"></div> </div> </div><!-- footer --> </div><!-- #wrapper --> </body> </html> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: http://www.w3-edge.com/wordpress-plugins/ Minified using disk Page Caching using disk (enhanced) Served from: www.thebirdnerds.com @ 2010-09-03 05:11:50 -->