If you enjoy watching wildlife, install feeders to invite birds and squirrels to your yard. Squirrel feeders (figure A) attract a variety of small woodland creatures. If you prefer to watch birds, install a bird feeder designed to keep out squirrels (figure B). These feeders have spring-loaded perches that permit birds to perch and eat. But when a heavier squirrel sits on the perch, its weight triggers a lid to close over the seed. If you live in an area that has lots of hummingbirds, you can install a hummingbird feeder (figure C) outside your window. The feeder uses a sugar-water solution to feed these high-energy birds. You don't have to limit yourself to birds and squirrels. You can also set up a butterfly house (figure D) to house butterflies over the winter months. Although you may not see them frequently, bats are very helpful night fliers. They can eat more than 600 insects per hour. You can help them out by installing a bat house (figure E) so they can live nearby.
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