How can I attract more birds to my backyard?

Question

The feathered variety.....

Answer 1

To attract birds, plant bird friendly habitats. Check with the local library or bird watching group to find what kind of birds are in your area, and what they like.
Plant the garden with some trees. This gives the birds somewhere to perch, and some may even nest there.
Plant the kind of plants that attract feeding birds. Nectar plants for the honey eaters, seeding plants for the seed eaters, and some just for the bug eaters. Some birds like to dig through mulch and such as well.
Supply somewhere for them to drink. Shallow water is better than deep, unless your after water birds.
Feeders. The kind of feed depends on the kinds of birds that may frequent your garden. Place out in the open or up high, to give them a chance to avoid predators.
Keep cats and other predators out of your garden. If you have one, bell it so to give the birds a chance.

Good luck, may you have many feathered friends come to visit.

Answer 2

Birds need habitat,they need to see your yard as an ideal location for their needs.Not only do do they prefer areas with a good food source they also look for nesting locations,vantage points and overall cover.Putting up bird feeders alone will attract some birds though you need to keep in mind their natural foods.Different types of birds eat different foods.Birds will many times prefer natural vegetation's over a bird feeder.Planting a small garden can help attract birds being gardens attract bugs and bugs attract birds.If you have the yard space a great way to attract birds is by planting oats.The seeds are cheap.The plant stays green throughout the winter then develops it's seeds early in the spring.Just about the time birds are beginning to nest and raise young.A 20 foot by 20 foot patch of oats will attract many different types of birds.Another thing is make a compost pile in your yard,this as well will attract bugs and then birds.Plus it will help you create some good planting soil.Depending on the lengths you wish to go to there are many ways to create a yard which will attract birds.Feeders and a bird bath will attract a few,habitat will attract more.

Answer 3

G'day again

First thing you need is a bird bath - they come in droves
Secondly, plant some bottle brush and you'll get a lot of differnt varieties (only drawback is you'll get a lot of noisy screechy types)
Do you get lorikeets where you are now? If so, put a a couple of slices of bread in a dish with some water and honey and they will come in masses - you'll feel like you're in a Hitchcock movie! They will come at the same time every day if you do this regularly.

Otherwise, for parrots native to your area, just put up a platform with birdseed that you can buy from the pet store. This also attracts rats though, which attracts pythons.

Answer 4

I have so many birds...this is how.
Keep feeder full at all times~birds that are feed will always come back...if they run out of food they will go to the next source and leave you~
Bird baths~put some rocks in it and a twig or two~of course leaving room so they can bathe...clean the bird bath with baking soda...as a poorly maintained bird bath can be very unhealthy~
Use different types of feeders~different birds like that~
Also throw some on the ground...baby birds like that as well as adults.
Buy a high quality bird seed or they will just waste it~black sunflower seed is a favorite of many birds~I usually buy one bag of good bird seed and one of black sunflower seeds, then mix them 50/50...most feed has some sunflower seeds but most are common variety and they really go for the black stuff.
Put feeders in trees...they like to feel protected when they eat...we throw some seed on top of our well house as it's high and they feel safe. Tree trimmings, are good...we keep a brush pile and the birds love it...they can get inside and feel safe :>
Also make available good nesting materials...small twigs, get a netted bag...a onion bag works well...fill it with dryer lint...they love the stuff~
I hope this helps to attract more feathered friends to your yard
I have had great luck with creating bird friendly habitat using the above methods~
Happy, fluffy feathers to you ~!~

Answer 5

To create a landscape that provides birds with a guaranteed, year-round food supply, you need to plant an assortment of plant species that provides seeds, berries, nuts, or other food throughout the year. Planting a diverse selection helps ensure that a variety of food sources is always available. Choose different plantings that produce food throughout each of the four seasons.
Deciduous plantings, plants whose leaves drop off in winter, generally bear the most fruit, nuts, and seeds for wildlife. In addition, they offer shady, leafy nesting sites in the spring and summer. Even a flower garden can provide a place for birds to eat and hide.
Evergreens, which bear leaves throughout the year, offer a good source of berries and seed-filled cones. They also offer year-round shelter, protection, and breeding sites.
Make notes about what plants are growing in your yard. Use a field guide or garden book to identify plants you're not familiar with. Also note the sun exposure and shade throughout the day. Then use a plant guide to determine which plants your yard has that are good providers, and which are not...

Answer 6

first put a bird bath then a feeder, then a bird house. keep it in that order so by the time you put in the bird house they would be used to the surroundings. the bird bath gives them time to adjust to the place then the feeder would make the place ideal for permanent residence, then the bird house would give them an ideal location to nest. place them at two week intervals.

Answer 7

Put Bird feeders all around your yard. They will eventually find them. You can throw some hummingbird feeders out there as well. Go for red because that is their favorite colors.

Answer 8

put up a variety of different feeds. Put up regular seed, sunflower only feeders, thistle only feeders, suet, fruit, necter, and anything else that birds in your area eat. If you have a specialty bird feeding store in your area, stop by there and ask what they recomend.

Answer 9

bird feeders and bird bath. I attract cardinals and finches golden and house. Doves too.

Answer 10

I would put a bird bath & a feeder in your yard...they really enjoy it!