It is a fantasy that is alive today as it was in decades past. Vivid dreams of afternoons spent observing wild bird varieties hovering over one’s garden space, bathing in the bird bath and of course feeding in the carefully laid out locations scattered around the garden. Birders the world over experience the joy and wonder of sustaining a colourful bird visitor population in their gardens or backyards, all throughout the year. They are no different from other animal lovers or pet owners although wild birds remain free spirits that drop in on our spaces to feed and frolic when they do desire. The only tried and true method of attracting these winged beauties to a domestic garden is laying out wild bird food on specially crafted feeders or strategic positions around the backyard. Birds, like other animals often travel in large numbers and the feed that is laid out evaporates with the coming and going of the beloved frequent flyers. A steady supply of bird food such as Niger seed mixes and other varieties is key to maintaining one’s birding hobby as the birds will only rely on dependable food sources for their daily grub.
Although buying bird food is a simple solution to the issue the careful storage of the feed is another matter altogether and one that poses many challengers for inexperienced birders. Many choose to take advantage of seasonal discounts and other sales to stock up on bird food that come in large sacks and hefty bags that would potentially sustain the food supply for months. But some find that the money saved in bulk purchases often goes awry as stockpiles of bird seeds spoil and rot before the bags are even cut open. Firstly keep all bird food material clear away from sources of moisture, dew and other wet environmental conditions as these elements can cause the seeds to rot, form mildew or develop mould prematurely. Rodents and other insects are equally hazardous to bird seeds as the paper and commercial packaging bird seeds come in are easily accessible to these crafty creatures. Careful and proper storage is the only defence against such unsightly consequences and unwelcome guests and birders should be well aware of the methods of storage and the apparatuses that can be used.
Air-tight containers are a must for all birders as are galvanized metal containers and heavy duty zip lock bags and plastic containers. Watertight lids will also keep moisture from entering the containers that should be transparent for easy recognition. Labels should also be attached to each container to avoid confusion while areas with direct sunlight should also be avoided when storing bird feed.
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