The RV Blind Is A Great Platform For Bird Watching
RVing lends itself to enjoying birds because RVers are usually close to nature! But how do you go about attracting our feathered friends close enough to the RV that we can enjoy them? Simple, hang a $4 feeder full of birdseed outside your window and you’re in business! 
You have basically created a birding “blind” from which you can enjoy the feeding birds. Your RV blind is even more effective if you have tinted windows because they will not be able to see into your coach and be frightened away. I used a plant hanger I bought at WalMart and attached it to the rear ladder with spring clamp. 
Then I simply hang the bird feeder on it and when we are ready to hit the road it's easy to remove. Don't worry, the birds won't starve to death when you leave, they'll just have to work a little harder.
At dawn and dusk you will have many visitors at your feeder. When the outside light is dim it's better to turn off all lights in your coach. This way you can see out but the birds can’t see in.
It may take a day or two for the birds to “find” your bird feeder, but once they find it, they will be all over it. Since so many birds will be visiting your bird feeders I suggest that you keep your satellite dish, bikes and any other possible “perching” devices away from the feeders otherwise you’ll be doing some cleaning. There are many types of bird feeders because birds feed in different ways. This open shelter feeder attaches to the window with suction-cups. 
Birds are messy eaters and they will throw seed out of your feeder onto the ground. Not to worry, many birds, like doves and cardinals, will eat the leftovers off the ground. Squirrels also like birdfeeders.
Sometimes we enjoy watching them perform acrobatics to get at the seed, but eventually I have to chase them off. If you persist in going outside and “running them off” they will stay away until they think it’s safe to try again. The RV birding blind is an ideal platform for bird watching!
You have basically created a birding “blind” from which you can enjoy the feeding birds. Your RV blind is even more effective if you have tinted windows because they will not be able to see into your coach and be frightened away. I used a plant hanger I bought at WalMart and attached it to the rear ladder with spring clamp. Then I simply hang the bird feeder on it and when we are ready to hit the road it's easy to remove. Don't worry, the birds won't starve to death when you leave, they'll just have to work a little harder.At dawn and dusk you will have many visitors at your feeder. When the outside light is dim it's better to turn off all lights in your coach. This way you can see out but the birds can’t see in.
It may take a day or two for the birds to “find” your bird feeder, but once they find it, they will be all over it. Since so many birds will be visiting your bird feeders I suggest that you keep your satellite dish, bikes and any other possible “perching” devices away from the feeders otherwise you’ll be doing some cleaning. There are many types of bird feeders because birds feed in different ways. This open shelter feeder attaches to the window with suction-cups. Birds are messy eaters and they will throw seed out of your feeder onto the ground. Not to worry, many birds, like doves and cardinals, will eat the leftovers off the ground. Squirrels also like birdfeeders. Sometimes we enjoy watching them perform acrobatics to get at the seed, but eventually I have to chase them off. If you persist in going outside and “running them off” they will stay away until they think it’s safe to try again. The RV birding blind is an ideal platform for bird watching!Labels: Attracting Birds
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