Decorative Bird Houses At Their Best
by Alison Wilcox
There is nothing better than the sounds of birds chirping and going in and out of very beautiful decorative bird houses? They are everywhere. Neighborhoods, where there are many houses have them.
The history behind birdhouses began in three different parts of the globe. Europeans used them as a means of providing food. Eurasian culture saw them as something to be enjoyed and Native American culture took that concept a step further and saw them as a way to provide sanctuary for the birds to breed.
The history of these houses probably goes back even further. The Turkish were the first to design houses that were a combination of ornamental decoration and beauty. However, the Europeans saw it quit differently. In their mind it was a way to obtain food.
The Turkish Empire started with simple structures that later developed into ornate and intricate structures with the purpose of serving as a refuge for lonely birds. These birdhouses also serve to protect them from the elements.
Those individuals, who used them for food were not concerned with the outward appearance. They made their bird dwellings from the surrounding materials that were available. Once, the bird laid the eggs they would take them from the unit for food.
Other cultures took a different route. What they saw was an opportunity to save a species and help them to produce offspring for the future. They saw it as their responsibility to help them maintain a balance in the world.
Some of the materials they used included hollowed out gourds, old woven baskets, and clay. Their aim was to create a shelter for the birds, and in many instances, the birds served as a means of scaring away other unwanted creatures. This was especially effective against scavengers.
Native Americans taught this desire to protect the birds to the English and the Germans immigrants. Because of this, we have some of the most beautiful birdhouses today. There are different types of houses, and there are the ones that are specifically made for different types of birds.
Some of the different kinds of bird houses are the ones made out of gourds, and some that swing. Then there are more fancier types that have multiple rooms or just one room. It seems that each bird has different taste in the type of living arrangements they want.
In the case of wrens, the male will make many houses for the female to choose. Therefore, it is a good idea to hang many and allow the female to choose which one she prefers. Placement of a birdhouse is also important. Some birds like to have houses that have four to six rooms, while others like them to be more rustic and exposed to a lot of sunlight. This makes for some interesting designs and structures.
The tradition of building <A href="http://www.silveradoskiescornergarden.com">decorative bird houses</A> has grown to a thriving hobby. It is shared by millions of people, and their creative ideas are exquisite and beautiful. It comes from a rich history that has traveled down through the ages to what is is today.
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Title: Decorative Bird Houses At Their Best
Author: Alison Wilcox
Email: nathanwebster335@live.com
Keywords: gardening, planting, weeding, plants, home, family, landscaping
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Category: Hobbies
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