{"id":32682,"date":"2020-05-16T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T06:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=32682"},"modified":"2020-11-16T11:48:05","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T10:48:05","slug":"balcony-terrace-garden-for-birds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/balcony-terrace-garden-for-birds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Your Balcony or Terrace into a Garden for Birds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a <strong>large space<\/strong> available on your terrace? Have you ever considered the idea of turning your balcony or terrace into a <strong>birdhouse<\/strong>? Follow our tips and learn how to do it in <strong>few simple moves<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Among the most <strong>popular trends<\/strong> of the last period, there is the so-called <strong>&#8216;birdgarden&#8217;<\/strong> a small paradise of <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/biodiversity-will-save-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>biodiversity<\/strong><\/a>. It consists in creating an outdoor space which attracts birds, using <strong>specific plants and varieties of fruits<\/strong>. Also, you can create a refuge with <strong>wooden houses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s see some practical tips to give life to your birdgarden.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Select the right plants<\/h2>\n<p>It is extremely important to select <strong>flowers and plants<\/strong> whose <strong>colors<\/strong> and <strong>scents<\/strong> attract birds. In fact, <strong>aromatic herbs<\/strong> would be perfect. Even better if you can find colorful plants that produce <strong>seeds<\/strong>, such as sunflowers or rose hips, so you can also feed birds.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, it is really useful to consult your trusted botany supplier to find out which plant varieties are best suited to the <strong>climatic conditions<\/strong> of where you live. In this way, you will be able to guarantee the plants <strong>development and flowering.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32686\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-32686\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/girasole-750x490.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower\" width=\"750\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Foto di AndriyKo Podilnyk via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Other types of plants suitable for birdgarden:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shrubs of the <strong>cotoneaster genus<\/strong>; their multicolored berries attract several birds.<\/li>\n<li>Climbing plants like <strong>ivy<\/strong>. In fact, they are a perfect refuge for many animals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hawthorn<\/strong>: provides birds with tasty berries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruit trees<\/strong> like medlar, apple and pear trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aromatic plants<\/strong> that attract many insects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Welcome your birds with water and food<\/h2>\n<p>There must always be a <strong>tub<\/strong> with <strong>water and food<\/strong> available for birds. In this way you will make your new guests feel at <strong>home<\/strong>. Cover the food with a small <strong>roof<\/strong> or put it between <strong>branches and plants<\/strong>, so it can only be reached by small birds and not, for example, by <strong>pigeons<\/strong>. As food you can opt for <strong>chopped corn, pieces of dried or fresh fruit, wheat, bread crumbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another fantastic idea would be to create the new birdhouse, reusing <strong>recycled materials<\/strong> such as old glass jars, wooden frames or <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/upcycle-bird-feeder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plastic bottles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32688\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32688\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/irina-blok-RLR9AfOd5hw-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut birdhouse\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/irina-blok-RLR9AfOd5hw-unsplash-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/irina-blok-RLR9AfOd5hw-unsplash-870x490-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/irina-blok-RLR9AfOd5hw-unsplash-870x490-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/irina-blok-RLR9AfOd5hw-unsplash-870x490-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/irina-blok-RLR9AfOd5hw-unsplash-870x490-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Birdhouse made with a coconut &#8211; Photo by Irina Blok, via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>3. Place artificial nests<\/h2>\n<p>A further idea to welcome the newcomers and encourage them to procreate, would be to create <strong>artificial nests<\/strong>. Whether they are <strong>DIY or purchased<\/strong>, they are a great solution to make your refuge welcoming for the birds.<\/p>\n<p>The perfect time to set up a little <strong>artificial nest<\/strong> would be before the spring begins, around <strong>March<\/strong>. In this period, in fact, the birds are starting to mate and they will be looking for a nest. The most common artificial nests are made of wood and have different dimensions. There are, however, also nests made of <strong>clay and cement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32689\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-32689\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/ucc-751x490.jpg\" alt=\"Birds in a nest\" width=\"751\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Orijit Chatterjee via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>4. Use anti-collision stickers<\/h2>\n<p>If you have large glass walls, remember to put<strong> anti-collision shapes<\/strong> to the glass. They are special<strong> stickers<\/strong> that simulate the presence of other birds. In this way the host birds will never come <strong>close to the glass<\/strong> and they won&#8217;t get hurt.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32690\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32690\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/sagome_uccelli.jpg\" alt=\"Anti-collision stickers\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/sagome_uccelli.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/sagome_uccelli-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/sagome_uccelli-344x229.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lipu.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lipu<\/a> of Cuneo provided a gym with anti-collision stickers<\/div><\/div>\n<p>As a matter of fact, the windows are very <strong>dangerous<\/strong> for the birds for <strong>two main reasons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The glass is transparent<\/strong>: the bird doesn&#8217;t perceive the obstacle between it and what is beyond the glass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They reflect the surrounding environment<\/strong>: the sky and the trees are reflected\u00a0 and they lead the bird to believe that it is in front of a vital space.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re a<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/birdwatching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> birdwatching<\/strong><\/a> lover, I also recommend installing a <strong>go-pro<\/strong> on one of the playhouses to get beautiful pictures of your new friends.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"s2_2\">Did you like this idea?<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">Take advantage of the <strong>warm period<\/strong> and start to build your little <strong>corner of nature<\/strong> directly on the balcony or on the terrace of your house or your B&amp;B. <strong>Share<\/strong> your experience by leaving a comment!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cover Photo:\u00a0<em>Photo by Boris Smokrovic on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a large space available on your terrace? 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