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		<title>Birds play important role in your kids’ development</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 06:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Birding may seem like a very simple and unimportant hobby, but it can actually teach loads of stuffs &#8211; especially for kids. If you have birding hobby, you can tag your kids along in your activities so they know that birds have very interesting life cycle, life patterns, and good way of life that they [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Birding may seem like a very simple and unimportant hobby, but it can actually teach loads of stuffs &#8211; especially for kids. If you have birding hobby, you can tag your kids along in your activities so they know that birds have very interesting life cycle, life patterns, and good way of life that they can copy or imitate. You may be surprised to find out that such seemingly small animal can actually play important role in your kids&#8217; development.</p>
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<p>There are many reasons why kids love birds. Well, in their age and stage, they basically like all kinds of animals, as long as you encourage them to learn more about those animals. Kids love small or big animals, furry or slimy ones, or the flying ones. Not to mention that birds are often considered fantastic because they can fly and they also look majestic because of their feathers and colors. There are lots of factors that kids love about birds, such as:<br />
- The colors. These flying creatures mostly have very interesting color arrangement, which makes them unique and beautiful in natural sense.<br />
- The flying speed. Most birds can fly in very fast manner, making awesome maneuvers and movements<br />
- The song. Most birds like to sing and they can produce very beautiful and unique sound.<br />
- The personality. Like humans, these flying creatures also come in different personalities. Some birds may be shy, while the others may be aggressive or outgoing. Most of them are also intelligent.</p>
<p>Birding can teach kids lots of things. There are loads of educational stuffs that kids can learn about, like:<br />
- Diversity. Kids can learn that birds come in different species, but they can live in peace and harmony. If kids can learn such thing, it would be great.<br />
- Environmental concern and responsibility. Birds and their surrounding environment are connected to one another. If something happens to the environment, their lives will be affected too. Kids can learn to love their environment more through this.<br />
- Geography. Different species lives in different areas. Kids can learn about how the different geographical area can affect the way those flying animals live, hunt, or breed.</p>
<p>There are also other sparks of interest that kids develop in birding. They can develop their ability in observation and monitoring by watching over the flying creatures. They can also improve their listening skills &#8211; based on the songs and sound. They can also develop their patience skill since birding will require lots of this aspect. All in all, most kids love birds and they can learn a lot from the birding activity.</p>
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		<title>Birding hobby</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 06:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Birding may seem like a very simple and unimportant hobby, but it can actually teach loads of stuffs &#8211; especially for kids. If you have birding hobby, you can tag your kids along in your activities so they know that birds have very interesting life cycle, life patterns, and good way of life that they [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft  wp-image-74" alt="free bird" src="http://www.notesfromthedovecote.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bird-in-the-park.png" width="286" height="234" />Birding may seem like a very simple and unimportant hobby, but it can actually teach loads of stuffs &#8211; especially for kids. If you have birding hobby, you can tag your kids along in your activities so they know that birds have very interesting life cycle, life patterns, and good way of life that they can copy or imitate. You may be surprised to find out that such seemingly small animal can actually play important role in your kids&#8217; development.</p>
<p>There are many reasons why kids love birds. Well, in their age and stage, they basically like all kinds of animals, as long as you encourage them to learn more about those animals. Kids love small or big animals, furry or slimy ones, or the flying ones. Not to mention that birds are often considered fantastic because they can fly and they also look majestic because of their feathers and colors. There are lots of factors that kids love about birds, such as:<br />
- The colors. These flying creatures mostly have very interesting color arrangement, which makes them unique and beautiful in natural sense.<br />
- The flying speed. Most birds can fly in very fast manner, making awesome maneuvers and movements<br />
- The song. Most birds like to sing and they can produce very beautiful and unique sound.<br />
- The personality. Like humans, these flying creatures also come in different personalities. Some birds may be shy, while the others may be aggressive or outgoing. Most of them are also intelligent.</p>
<p>Birding can teach kids lots of things. There are loads of educational stuffs that kids can learn about, like:<br />
- Diversity. Kids can learn that birds come in different species, but they can live in peace and harmony. If kids can learn such thing, it would be great.<br />
- Environmental concern and responsibility. Birds and their surrounding environment are connected to one another. If something happens to the environment, their lives will be affected too. Kids can learn to love their environment more through this.<br />
- Geography. Different species lives in different areas. Kids can learn about how the different geographical area can affect the way those flying animals live, hunt, or breed.</p>
<p>There are also other sparks of interest that kids develop in birding. They can develop their ability in observation and monitoring by watching over the flying creatures. They can also improve their listening skills &#8211; based on the songs and sound. They can also develop their patience skill since birding will require lots of this aspect. All in all, most kids love birds and they can learn a lot from the birding activity.</p>
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		<title>The Most Unusual Dovecotes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A dovecote is the structure intended to house pigeons, small birds and doves. Dovecotes may be circular, square or standing structures construct into the end of a barn or house. The main purpose to built dovecotes is to allow nesting house for pigeons that have been built of paved stones with diverse tiled roof. These [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-61 alignleft" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="Roman Columbarium" src="http://www.notesfromthedovecote.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo.jpg" alt="Roman Columbarium" width="176" height="284" />A dovecote is the structure intended to house pigeons, small birds and doves. Dovecotes may be circular, square or standing structures construct into the end of a barn or house. The main purpose to built dovecotes is to allow nesting house for pigeons that have been built of paved stones with diverse tiled roof. These unusual structures provide a safe and friendly environment for pigeons to create clear home base for themselves which encourages them to come home. Historically, doves and pigeons were an incredibly worthwhile and profitable food source in terms of providing flesh and eggs.</p>
<p>From the past few years dovecotes have evolved from the food source into pleasure. Modern people build dovecotes to magnetize doves and pigeons for viewing pleasure at their houses. Dovecotes can be seen in different shapes and styles including cylindrical, hexagonal, triangular, octagonal and square, while some dovecotes integrated onto wooden or stone pillars. Most of the Dovecotes have been incorporated into free standing buildings, castles, farm houses and buildings.<span id="more-60"></span></p>
<p>At present, there are numerous of historic and unusual dovecotes can be found across the world these are:</p>
<p><strong>Roman Columbarium</strong></p>
<p>As alluded, this is referred as one of the tremendous structured Dovecote. The Roman Columbarium is generally a rounded with domed roof and stones. The inner facade of the walls is enclosed with smoothly cemented work from ground marbles. The doorway was small and window allowed entrance for the pigeons and doves, while concurrently ensuring the security of birds besides the assaults of vermin and snakes. The nest holes were built-in the interior walls from roof to floor.</p>
<p><strong>Wichenford Dovecote</strong></p>
<p>This is the timber framed white and black dovecotes, which were mainly found in 17th century. The distinctive four gabled dovecotes is attributing of the Cotswold tradition. There is a large rectangular six gabled variation enhances the value of dovecotes. However these large structures tend to be holds huge numbers of birds.</p>
<p><strong>Kinwarton Dovecote</strong></p>
<p>This is also recognized as one of the most unusual dovecotes, situated at Warwickshire. This is a circular type dovecote incorporated with distinct feature like nest boxes located inside the walls from top to bottom. Nest boxes were typically created with matching of the exterior. This structure is referred as the labor saving device which consists of wooden pole with arms onto which hierarchy could be attached. The nest boxes attract the flock of birds that enables squads and eggs to be collected.</p>
<p><strong>Cothele</strong></p>
<p>Cothele is another very tremendous dovecote, where are two dovecotes exists. The first one is the big round brick construction near the house which stands on the lawn. The top is constituted of slate and cupola is made up of wood. The interior diameter is twenty feet thick and inside walls are approximately three feet. The interior also consists of fifteen lines of fifty holes.</p>
<p><strong>Felbrigg Hall Dovecote</strong></p>
<p>This is the free standing and octagonal structured dovecote. The location of Felbrigg Hall was chosen to make easily distinguishable dovecote for the returning flocks. Generally these structures are stood in the landscape and were kept alone from the large trees that allow birds and pigeons to be monitored. Another very distinct feature of dovecote is that each roof is equipped with the window in order to provide additional light to the birds.</p>
<p>However dovecotes may appear as striking to the modern eyes, which are almost built on functional buildings in diverse shapes and dimensions.</p>
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		<title>Mccarthy &amp; Sons Dovecotes in Blackburn</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch this video to see some beautiful Mccarthy &#038; Sons Dovecotes.
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch this video to see some beautiful Mccarthy &#038; Sons Dovecotes.<br />
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		<title>Combat water shortage effectively with rain water tanks</title>
		<link>http://notesfromthedovecote.org/2011/12/combat-water-shortage-effectively-with-rain-water-tanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A rain water tank will be useful in many ways, the foremost being that it will help you to tackle the problem of water shortage. When you store rain water using these rain water tanks, you will be saving quite considerably on your water bills. In addition to that, if there is a water tank in [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A rain water tank will be useful in many ways, the foremost being that it will help you to tackle the problem of water shortage. When you store rain water using these rain <strong>water tanks</strong>, you will be saving quite considerably on your water bills. In addition to that, if there is a water tank in your house for storing rain water, the value of your house will go up to a great extent.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-49 alignleft" title="green-water-tank" src="http://www.notesfromthedovecote.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/green-water-tank.jpg" alt="green-water-tank" width="280" height="287" />Other benefits are that you will have sufficient water for washing your car, for using in your swimming pool, for growing your garden and so on. Rain water is very much useful in many parts of the world because countries like Australia are facing a huge water shortage. These countries are generally dry. So, it is a great idea to store rain water whenever rains occur in these places. That is the reason more and more people in Australia and in other countries that have a similar climate have started using these rain <strong>water tanks Brisbane</strong>.</p>
<p>Even if there is a water restriction, people living in homes where such <strong><a href="http://www.watertankfactory.com.au/">water tanks</a></strong> are there do not have any problems. They can continue using water for whatever purpose they want without any restrictions. They can enjoy swimming in their swimming pools, wash their cars, do their laundry, etc. They can use this rain water for other purposes like flushing toilets, washing their vessels, bathing and so on. In fact, these people are indirectly helping the governmental agencies who are supplying public water because they have enough water for almost all the purposes except for drinking and cooking.</p>
<p>Some people filter and treat rain water suitably so that it can be used for drinking and cooking also. In fact, rain water tastes better because it is not salty and does not contain chemicals like fluoride and chlorine.</p>
<p>Rain <strong>water tanks Sydney</strong> are available in different shapes and sizes and therefore, you can choose the tank depending upon your needs. You should take into account the shape and size of your house also because the tank has to be accommodated in your house. For those who have smaller houses, an<strong>underground water tank</strong> is ideal. You need not have apprehensions if you will be able to carry out repairs on <strong><a href="http://www.watertankfactory.com.au/Underground-Water-Tanks.php">underground water tanks</a></strong> if needed. These repairs can be carried out easily. Another option is to opt for<strong> <a href="http://www.watertankfactory.com.au/Slimline-Water-Tanks.php">slimline water tanks</a></strong> because they can be accommodated easily in smaller homes also.</p>
<p>You may hesitate to invest your money on <a href="http://www.unconforming.com/poly-water-tanks.php">poly water tanks</a> but you should take into account the savings you will be making in the long run on your water bills. Added to this is the liberty of using water without any restrictions. This freedom is invaluable.</p>
<p>Earlier, rain <strong>water tanks</strong> used to be made of concrete, galvanized steel, and polythene plastic. Nowadays, you get <strong>water tanks</strong> made of wood, steel, fiber glass and polyethylene plastic also. These tanks are more durable than the tanks of the yester years. <strong>Water tanks</strong> that are currently made are more resistant to chemicals and they are rust-proof also.</p>
<p>Since these tanks are kept covered, the water stored in them is not exposed to sunlight. So, there is no worry of algal growth in this stored water and <a href="http://www.unvertical.com/water-scarcity-and-tanks.php">water scarcity</a> should not be an issue.</p>
<p>Considering all the above benefits, investing in rain <strong>water tanks Brisbane</strong> is a wise decision</p>
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		<title>Purpose Of Dovecote</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of a dovecote is to allow a nesting home for pigeons that have been domesticated. The dovecote is a type of bird house typically raised into the air with a metal pole. The height of a dovecote varies depending on individual preferences. This roomy home has many openings and room for pigeons to [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of a dovecote is to allow a nesting home for pigeons that have been domesticated. The dovecote is a type of bird house typically raised into the air with a metal pole. The height of a dovecote varies depending on individual preferences. This roomy home has many openings and room for pigeons to nest and lay eggs within the birdhouse.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-30" title="Small birds around a bird house" alt="" src="http://www.notesfromthedovecote.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Small-birds-around-a-bird-house-1024x682.jpg" width="819" height="546" /></p>
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		<title>Shapes and Sizes Of A Dovecote</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A dovecote is a dove or pigeon house that is either rounded or square with access points for the birds to enter. Dovecote&#8217;s were often built into the side of a farm building or home. Doves and pigeons were a primary food in early European history which made having one of these bird houses a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A dovecote is a dove or pigeon house that is either rounded or square with access points for the birds to enter. Dovecote&#8217;s were often built into the side of a farm building or home. Doves and pigeons were a primary food in early European history which made having one of these bird houses a cheap source of food. Many dovecotes were traditionally built for ready access to eggs and protein from the birds.</p>
<p>Through the years, dovecote&#8217;s have evolved from the use of a food source into one of enjoyment. People around the globe build or construct a dovecote to attract pigeons and doves for viewing pleasure at their homes.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-45" title="Birds house" src="http://www.notesfromthedovecote.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Birds-house-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="538" /></p>
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		<title>Luxury birdhouse</title>
		<link>http://notesfromthedovecote.org/2011/10/dovecote-birdhouses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As there are many styles and models of birdhouses that are available today, Dovecote bird houses would be labeled as the grandest of them all. This unique and majestic designed house is inspired by the old English dovecote buildings with its different shapes, roof, and intricate detailing. The style is duplicated by the multiplicity of [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As there are many styles and models of birdhouses that are available today, Dovecote bird houses would be labeled as the grandest of them all. This unique and majestic designed house is inspired by the old English dovecote buildings with its different shapes, roof, and intricate detailing. The style is duplicated by the multiplicity of separate nesting compartments where the birds can roost. Although expensive, these top-of-the-line bird houses are becoming more popular in different parts of the world. In addition, with more companies producing them on a larger scale, they should not be too hard to locate.</p>
<p><em><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-33" title="Luxury birdhouse" alt="Moving to a new  better house" src="http://www.notesfromthedovecote.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Luxury-birdhouse-1024x682.jpg" width="819" height="546" /><br />
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		<title>Dovecotes Inspiration</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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