{"id":1007,"date":"2011-01-05T08:45:07","date_gmt":"2011-01-05T13:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vincentmistretta.com\/blog\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2011-01-02T13:34:52","modified_gmt":"2011-01-02T18:34:52","slug":"backyard-bird-photography-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vincentmistretta.com\/blog\/backyard-bird-photography-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Bird Photography Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"

2 weeks ago I wrote that I planned to try 2 solutions to creating a perfect backyard bird photography studio. One would be purchased and the other homemade. Both would require some customization but my goal was to do this in a manner that would be easy enough for anyone to replicate. I decided on the “Effortless Bird Feeder” as my purchased option, you can read about it here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So after a few days of using my pimped out bird feeder, I have to say I made the right choice. The results have been truly amazing. I was able to use this combo in the middle of the blizzard we had last week. I will post some of the bird images on Friday but suffice it to say that it held up well to 60 mph winds and 18 inches of snow with 4 ft drifts.<\/p>\n

Below are some images I made of how I added the perches. Remember, my intention was to do this in a way that any of my readers could replicate with no need for power tools or mechanical knowledge. At some point after using the feeder, I might change the perches but so far I have been very happy with the results.<\/p>\n

The first thing you need to do is find branches that will make perches suitable to the birds in your area.<\/p>\n

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Use Gardening Tape to Make Perches One Piece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Use Cable Zip Ties to Attach Perches to Base Using Drainage Holes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Below is the back of the unit once complete.
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Back of Completed Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Effortless Bird Feeder from the Front<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

These might not be the best pictures of the unit, I only had my iPhone with me when I took them, but I think you get the point. <\/p>\n

The most important element however is that the birds love it and I have had many different species on the perches in just the first few days.<\/p>\n

Enjoy making your studio and let me know if you have any other customization ideas for this unit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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