This Gingerbread Tower Birdhouse has three separate cavities, each with its own removable back wall. Painted white, and constructed of kiln-dried pine and oak details, this home is designed to attract the common cavity dwellers (wrens, chickadees and titmice). Three acorns adorn the top and intricate details are found all around this luxurious birdhouse.
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Robins
This
largest group of North American birds is one of the most well-known
songbirds in the eastern United States. Robins are members of the Turdidae
family, which are found worldwide, and share several traits. The robin has
eye-catching plumage as well as personality.
The robins' presence is an indication of spring, frequenting birdbaths
or water fountains. Its extremely wide distribution and obvious liking for human
civilization have combined to make it almost certainly the best known
bird in America. These songbirds have large eyes, slender bills and short legs.
They are included with the most excellent of singers.
Description
Robins
vary in size from 9 to 11 inches. In general, they have gray backs with
a red breast. The male's head and tail are blackish; and the females
are grayer. Robins have white markings in the region of the eye, under
the chin and on the tips of the outer tail feathers. Young Robins have
speckled breasts, but their gray back and rusty under parts classify
them. Robins have an erected posture as they cross lawns in search of
food. Garden sprinklers in a lawn will keep grass fresh, always an attraction for any robin.
Feeding
They
feed on garden and field insects, worms, cultivated and wild fruits,
and some seeds.
Eggs
The
female Robin lays 3-5 blue eggs (size:1.2 x .8 inches). The eggs are
incubated for 12 days. Both parents tend the young, which fly in 14-16
days. Birdhouses relieve the new parents, with ample space to nest. There can be 2 or 3 broods raised each season.
Habitat
They
are set up in Alaska, Canada, all through the United States to southern
Mexico. They winter mainly south of Canada, some all the way to Guatemala.
The typical habitat of the American Robin is in towns, visiting birdbaths on lawns, in
farmland, open forest and streamsides; in winter they frequent fruit-bearing
trees or fruit-bearing bird feeders. Most Robins are highly migratory, spending the winter in flocks
in the southern United States, but a few winter as far north as southern
Canada. They migrate during the day.
Voice
The
voice is a series of 6-10 whistled phrases of 3 or 4 notes, intensifying
and lessening, often long and constant.
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These Lightweight birdbaths will not crack or rust when exposed
to changes in temperature and prolonged periods of rain or snow,
making this a great addition to your garden or yard for years of
enjoyment. With proper care this birdbath is outdoor safe for
years of birdwatching enjoyment.
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For ultimate visibility try the carousel feeder. Featuring a 16"" acrylic top, which acts both as a squirrel baffel and a weather guard, this unit is easy to clean and refill. Hung or pole mounted with eight feeding stations and a generous seed capacity, this feeder will treat your feathered guests in style. If you are looking for a total system including the pole and bottom baffle, look at our Carousel Full System (KCLSG).
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