Birdfeeders

The first thing we must do to draw birds to our yards is offer a variety of foods at a variety of heights. That’s why there are so many different styles of ground feeders and hanging bird feeders. Also important however, is to create a variety of habitats. In a small yard, it is impossible to do all of these things, but we can all be aware of providing as much variation as possible. If you are surrounded by big trees, it’s important to create a clearing. If all around your yard is clearing, plant some trees and shrubs. If it is not a safety risk, leave dead trees standing, or at least leave dead limbs on a tree. Create loose piles of brush in one area, maybe let part of your lawn grow tall (a 10′ x 10′ area is plenty). Even if there is part of your yard that is currently overgrown with weeds, just leave it alone. All these things will present your yard as a friendly place to visit and soon those hanging bird feeders will be extraordinarily busy!