Though the birds (and the occasional cat) continued to visit the water site, the lack of foliage bothered SWMBO.
So we planted an artificial tree next to the bath.
Prescott Valley's frequent high winds soon began stripping he artificial leaves from the artificial tree.
So recently SWMBO began shopping for an arbor and she found one, bought it and it arrived a few days ago.
Yesterday evening, we "planted" it.
The boss topped it with some webbing and some of the leaves blown off that pitiful "tree".
And, like parents of the bride, we are pleased to announce that it was promptly visited by a house finch and a goldfinch.
This morning nearly as soon as I opened the window I spotted a bird at the top of the arbor surveying the scenery and shortly after another bird drinking down below.
I think Harbor Arbor is going to be a success.
11 comments:
If someone had told me when I was 16 years old that I would enjoy sitting watching birds in our birdbath, I would have told them "NO WAY MAAN!" Well, here I am.
Very nice.
Steve
Excellent! This might be a crazy question, but why not plant a real tree? Even if it's small, it will provide a perch and it has the added benefit of leaf regeneration!
A good solution.
The boss must be pleased indeed!
That is pretty cool! I'll have to show Dr. M - although our birds have plenty of perches (big oak tree out back & hanging basket out front).
A nice addition.
A lovely idea. It looks good, and I'm glad the birds like it.
Our sunflowers attract so many wee birdies, sparrows and finches especially. Maybe next year you can get a few sunflowers beside your lovely arbor?
The blue cat looks like he plans to stay awhile.
Good for your wife for not giving up!
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