Songbird Essentials Large Hanging Grass Roosting Pockets and Houses

At Songbird Essentials, we specialize in uniquely designed and patented products that help consumers attract beautiful songbirds and other backyard favorites such as squirrels, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Just like you, we enjoy getting an up-close view of our favorite backyard birds, including cardinals, goldfinches, bluebirds, hummingbirds, and orioles, among many others. This is the inspiration behind our high-quality products and bird seed blends.

Songbird Essentials Reed Grass Roosting Pockets are designed to provide birds with protection from harsh elements during severe cold and heat. Especially beneficial during extremely cold night temperatures, these roosting pockets offer refuge from bitter winds and ice. A wide variety of species will utilize these pockets when harsh weather arrives, even birds that typically do not use traditional houses. These little pockets can be lifesaving, preventing deadly hypothermia and frostbite on evenings when birds are particularly vulnerable.

The roosting pockets should be placed in an area sheltered from winds and rain, and they should be securely mounted to prevent them from being blown about or swaying in the wind. They should be mounted within tree branches or shrubs, preferably in a spot that offers sunlight in the late afternoon, as this will help the pocket retain some warmth through the evening and assist birds in maintaining their body heat.

Constructed of organic reed grass, the roosting pockets blend into the natural surroundings, which protects birds from predators. The reed grass also provides drainage and ventilation, allowing the pocket to dry quickly and preventing premature decay. The rough surface of the material makes it easy for birds to enter and exit.

We offer several roosting pockets to accommodate different species, so it's important to select the one with the right entrance size and pocket size for the birds in your backyard during the winter. Some species prefer smaller, solitary roosting cavities, while others roost in groups. If you have a variety of birds, it's best to offer a few different styles placed around your yard.

Roosting pocket features include: - Made of organic, natural materials - Resistant to premature decay - Provides refuge from harsh weather - Easy to mount

In addition to providing roosting pockets, there are other tips for helping birds survive the winter: - Maintain a heated birdbath in your yard to provide unfrozen drinking water and water for feather cleaning - Offer high-quality, protein-rich seed and suet to help sustain birds when natural food sources are limited - Place roosting pockets in sheltered areas of your yard to provide an escape from snow, wind, and predators - Invest in weatherproof bird feeders to keep food dry

Overall, the Songbird Essentials Reed Grass Roosting Pockets are an effective and environmentally friendly way to provide much-needed refuge for non-migrating songbirds during the winter months, helping them survive harsh storms, wind, freezing rain, heavy snow, and bitter cold.

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