Attracting Birds to Your Garden

Enjoying the outdoors is one way to live well. And bird watching can be an amazing part of the experience. Whether you’re an expert or just getting started (yep, that’s me), the following tips will ensure the best showing of feathery creatures year round.

Water

Fresh sources are often hard for birds to find. Not only do they need water for drinking but bathing as well. From elaborate in-ground ponds to solar powered fountains to simple bowls of water scattered through your garden, birds will be grateful you took the time to provide this resource. The hubby and I chose a simple, two-tiered fountain we discovered at Wal-Mart. You can also check out http://www.birdwatching.com/tips/birdbaths for great tips and http://www.birdbaths.com/ for product ideas and suggestions.  

Food

Proper feeding of birds is a must if you want to keep them coming back for more. Keep in mind, different structures and food will attract different birds. Hanging, Platform, Hopper, Thistle and Hummingbird feeders can be purchased at home and garden stores or through on-line portals. Depending on the birds you want to attract you’ll need to decide which food to supply. Hummingbirds love sugar water while others eat Nyjer or Sunflower seed. I opted for a hummingbird feeder and hung it in a shady part of the garden. For more information and feeding tips visit http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/Bird-Feeders.html.

Shelters and Housing

According to http://www.wild-bird-watching.com, “The idea is to attract a variety of birds to nest in your yard. Several nest boxes of the same shape and size may attract just one pair, but using a variety of bird houses can attract many species of birds to nest in your yard at the same time.” While you might be tempted to install a bird hotel or other multi-bird shelter its not advised. One exception is the Purple Martin. This bird will nest in colonies and therefore require a shelter with multiple homes. Check out http://www.wild-bird-watching.com or http://www.birding.com/backyardhouses to learn more about structures and keeping your backyard friends safe from predators.

 

Good luck and happy bird watching!

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