I am thinking of setting up a feeding station in my garden.
It is not the best place in he world for it but I would love some info about how to set one up that will atract birds and also give me the best shot possible.
Unfortunately, my garden is north facing and does not get the best sunlight in the world at this time of year, but I would still be interested in your ideas.
Have you got any pics of your FS's, that would be most useful
Why not just 'search' the forum for 'feeding station tips' and you'll find plenty of info and some images already uploaded by members of this forum with regard to your question?
Regards and good luck with your project
Posted by Vincent Jones on January 23, 2007 at 3:16 PM
Paul, can you upload a wide angled shot of your garden so we can see what can be created, just an idea that could help provide ideas to support you.
Looking at the lenses you have, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 would be good in badly lit areas.
In your situation I would consider adding a water feature to my station.
Do you have a pond in your garden ?? If not, do you have a paddling pool ??
If the answer to both is no, could you make a small, low table with edging boards, line this and then landscape it.
Birds need to not only feed, they need to drink and groom their feathers, and they love bathing as part of their feather grooming.
One advantage about a “table”, is that it raises the waters surface, relative your camera/lens.
But all this, is a result of you mentioning the natural light you get in your garden. My first thought was flash, in conjunction with reflector(s). But what is an excellent reflector, water, so use it, and turn it to your advantage in as many ways as possible.
I don't have a pond, but I do have a bird bath which was concreted in by the previous house owners, so I won't be able to move it.
I will put that in the picture.
I know that to many who read my contribution to this thread, and others I have contributed to, think that I am talking out of a certain orifice located south of the waist. But the whole point of my comment was to get you thinking. First thoughts, which invariably are the standard answers, are not necessarily the best.
From my experience as a mechanical design engineer I have learnt one thing, it can be the most innocent off comments which starts you on the way to the best answer for any one situation. Every feeding station, outing etc. throws up new “situations” which have to be addressed.
So the best thing I can suggest, is don’t stop thinking, or for that matter experimenting, and never just accept the first answer, otherwise you will stagnate.
If I can help in anyway just ask, and if you prefer e-mail me directly.
Ray
Posted by Paul Wilkinson on January 24, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Ray
I appreciate all responses and if i can take a little bit from everyone, in theory I will have a great Feeding station.
Do you or anybody else have any pictures of your feeding stations ?
Thx
Paul
Posted by Pete Etheridge on January 24, 2007 at 11:22 AM
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9 repliesI am thinking of setting up a feeding station in my garden.
It is not the best place in he world for it but I would love some info about how to set one up that will atract birds and also give me the best shot possible.
Unfortunately, my garden is north facing and does not get the best sunlight in the world at this time of year, but I would still be interested in your ideas.
Have you got any pics of your FS's, that would be most useful
Cheers
Paul
Why not just 'search' the forum for 'feeding station tips' and you'll find plenty of info and some images already uploaded by members of this forum with regard to your question?
Regards and good luck with your project
Looking at the lenses you have, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 would be good in badly lit areas.
Vince
Thx
Paul
In your situation I would consider adding a water feature to my station.
Do you have a pond in your garden ?? If not, do you have a paddling pool ??
If the answer to both is no, could you make a small, low table with edging boards, line this and then landscape it.
Birds need to not only feed, they need to drink and groom their feathers, and they love bathing as part of their feather grooming.
One advantage about a “table”, is that it raises the waters surface, relative your camera/lens.
But all this, is a result of you mentioning the natural light you get in your garden. My first thought was flash, in conjunction with reflector(s). But what is an excellent reflector, water, so use it, and turn it to your advantage in as many ways as possible.
Anyway, some food for thought.
Good luck.
I don't have a pond, but I do have a bird bath which was concreted in by the previous house owners, so I won't be able to move it.
I will put that in the picture.
Thx for your thoughts
Paul
I know that to many who read my contribution to this thread, and others I have contributed to, think that I am talking out of a certain orifice located south of the waist.
From my experience as a mechanical design engineer I have learnt one thing, it can be the most innocent off comments which starts you on the way to the best answer for any one situation. Every feeding station, outing etc. throws up new “situations” which have to be addressed.
So the best thing I can suggest, is don’t stop thinking, or for that matter experimenting, and never just accept the first answer, otherwise you will stagnate.
If I can help in anyway just ask, and if you prefer e-mail me directly.
Ray
I appreciate all responses and if i can take a little bit from everyone, in theory I will have a great Feeding station.
Do you or anybody else have any pictures of your feeding stations ?
Thx
Paul
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HTH
Cheers
Paul