bird I.D.?

I didn't think the bird itself would be 'the one', but perhaps the website in general might have some alternatives? Anyway, I would be interested in the outcome of your quest! I live on the coast in Amlan and although my garden (6,000sqm) is populated with the 'usual' array of coconut trees, avocado, mango etc - it would be fun to introduce some other species that would encourage a wider array of feathered friends. Maybe someone near me would like to pop by sometime and furnish me with a few pointers?

 

For the last couple of years we have had a couple of varieties nesting in our Mango and Jack Fruit trees,
normal little things that I would never know the names of, They come each year and seem successful in rearing, My biggest problem is (and I hate to do it) is clear the Roof Eve space on the front where it falls to the gutters, it is like a Tunnel that they enjoy but as you can imagine the nests reduce the water flow when and I say when, it rains.
I used to get them build in the gutters but this year we have escaped this I have put netting over the entire gutter system, stops leaves also. My favourites are the little Rice birds as my daughter calls them. Brown with a black head and a pure white beak a little like a Budgy, they come every year and have been very successful with their young.
There is one that drives my dogs spare, they are like a fantail, always spreading the tail like a fan and up and down as they drink or hop about. being white edged it attracts the Dogs.
I am not authority on birds at all but it is nice to site on the terrace and watch the Activity.

JP

 

Isn't it odd how little things like a pest bird can be looked at so Differently at times. The 4 I have this Morning are cute little Buggers and I don't think I will shoo them away as I am not growing Rice this year LOL

JP

 

I have some handy Bamboo workers opposite me (currently in my garden building a beach sun/viewing platform). I think the suggestion of 'Feeders' is excellent. I reckon I'll get one of the guys to rustle something up and see how we go. I've noticed a few pet food suppliers in Tanjay so I'll also see what morsels they suggest for birds. Haven't considered a 'sugar syrup' device - wouldn't that be ant heaven?

Are there any native berry trees that could be planted?
Does anyone suggest putting out some water bowls in shady areas/trees possibly?

Apologies for all the questions - Such a 'pet project' is quite fun (for me anyhow) and I can teach my boy all about our visitors when he's a bit older too!

 

I have 5 birdhouses that is installed in different trees and flowers, some birds eats the insects that stays inside and the rest are just chilling. But i guess my Mulberry trees that bares fruit all year round attracts more different birds.

If anyone whats a cut to plant i will be very happy to share.