Ways to Make Your Balcony Bird-Friendly

7 Aug, 2024 Credit: Flickr

Provide Fresh Water

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Offer a Variety of Feeders

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Plant Native Plants

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Create Perches and Shelters

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Avoid Pesticides

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Add Nesting Materials

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Minimise Reflective Surfaces

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