{"id":7833,"date":"2019-07-09T20:51:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T20:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/?p=7833"},"modified":"2019-08-13T15:18:12","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T15:18:12","slug":"the-backyard-naturalists-summer-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/the-backyard-naturalists-summer-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Birders&#8217; Summer Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Make your backyard a summer haven for wild birds!<\/h2>\n<h3>The Backyard Naturalist has tips on how to support our wild birds during this hot summer.<\/h3>\n<p>Not only are you supporting our wild birds, you&#8217;re getting a front row seat to see birds at their best!<br \/>\nAnd it&#8217;s easy! For more info on how to make your backyard <strong>a summer haven for wild birds<\/strong>, see our resource page: \u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wild-birds-summer-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wild Birds, Summer and Water.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"null\">Here&#8217;s Your Hot List for July &amp; August!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where are mosquitoes breeding?<\/strong><br \/>\nSee <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/no-mosquitoes-in-bird-baths\/\">Mosquitoes, Bird Baths and Your Backyard<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Worried about mosquitoes in your bird bath? Don&#8217;t be! <\/strong><br \/>\nReasons why a well-maintained bird bath WILL NOT breed mosquitoes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birds eat mosquito larvae! No self respecting bird will leave this tasty treat behind.<\/li>\n<li>Mosquito larvae takes minimum 7-10 days to hatch. As a conscientious host, during that time you will have freshened the water several times.<\/li>\n<li>Mosquito larvae tubers will drown due to the frenzied, bathing activity of your guests and <strong>the timely refilling and freshening you do.<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/resources\/where-to-place-bird-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clean out your bird houses\/nest boxes<\/a> <strong>after each brood<\/strong> and they will nest again!! Cavity nesting birds have\u00a0 2-3 broods a season. They prefer clean houses for each brood.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/resources\/hummingbirds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">It&#8217;s Hummingbird Season<\/a><strong> and fresh nectar is essential!<\/strong> Feeders should be emptied and rinsed (no soap!) two to three times a week\u2014or sooner if it looks cloudy\u2014and refilled with fresh nectar.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/resources\/best-quality-seed-wild-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clean feeders regularly!<\/a> <strong>Check for mold and clumpy seed<\/strong>, particularly after lots of rain and humidity. Hot soapy water is great for seed feeders. Soak. Scrub. Rinse well. Dry. Refill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep shell debris at a minimum<\/strong> under your feeders, even if it doesn&#8217;t bother you!\u00a0 Accumulated shells carry <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/mold-alert-clean-feeders-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mold that can be deadly to ground feeding birds<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t prune during nesting season<\/strong> as most birds nest in dense shrubbery, bushes and trees. Please be aware and delay until Fall when possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reconsider using pesticides, especially widespread spraying for mosquitoes.\u00a0<\/strong> Birds feed their babies almost entire on insects while they&#8217;re in the nest.\u00a0\u00a0 Pesticides kill all the beneficial insects and caterpillars too! <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/resources\/support-native-pollinators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A healthy insect population is critical to a healthy backyard habitat<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sit back and enjoy<\/strong> all the adorably awkward juvenile birds learning how to use your bird feeders and baths!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make your backyard a summer haven for wild birds! The Backyard Naturalist has tips on how to support our wild birds during this hot summer. Not only are you supporting our wild birds, you&#8217;re getting a front row seat to see birds at their best! 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