Lisa shared her experiences and expert advice with anyone who is interested in birdwatching in their own gardens: "Be patient, don't disturb the birds, think creative, and don't try to just imitate what others do. Set your own little scene, have some fun with it. And realize that we can't always get all the birds we want. Some birds will appear with certain foods but this is not applicable to all of them. Some birds prefer a certain habitat, and just putting the food out that they like might not bring them to you if the habitat is not where they roam. I would love to have a pileated woodpecker in my yard, or cedar waxwings, but this just won't happen because it is not the area for them. A bird bath can be a nice way to attract some that are just passing through, though. I had quite some surprise visitors there last year."
Lisa has made products with her designs available on Redbubble and sells adorable calendars with her photographs annually, but it still remains a hobby.
"I am not opposed to making this a bit more than a hobby, but so far, I also have to work a real job to make ends meet and keep the feeders filled."
