There are many easy ways to attract wild birds to your garden. The best way is to provide the food they love best and a safe place to eat it. Garden bird feeders are the best way of providing food for them. They can be especially useful for the birds in the winter when they can’t find natural foods.
You can set up feeding stations with food for different species. Examples of speciality feeders include thistle feeders to hold the tiny thistle seeds that finches love. Prevent the seeds from getting moldy by keeping them dry in a tube feeder. You could also use a window bird feeder so that you can watch the birds from inside your home.
Specially designed bird feeders are available for hummingbirds, goldfinches and woodpeckers. Place in a safe place close to your bird house to attract the birds. Whichever type of feeder you use be sure to check it regularly to ensure the food is dry and free from mold. Clean up any spilled food daily to prevent it attracting wasps and ants and other pests.
It is most beneficial to feed the birds in the winter but food can be in short supply at other times of the year too. Put out food throughout the year to help the birds if shortages occur. Put out suitable food for fledglings during the breeding season as they can be severly affected by food shortages.
Provide pans of water or bird baths for a safe place for them to drink, preen and clean their feathers. Water should be provided at different levels for different species of birds. Containers should only be filled to a few inches and should be placed some way away from the noise around bird feeders. Attract the wild birds with the sounds of running water. A water dripper on your bird bath will attract the birds and also deter mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water.
A natual looking area of the garden with wild plants and trees will enhance the sense of security of the birds. Wild flowers and trees can be allowed to grow wild in an area of the garden to make them an attractive and safe place.
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