Spring is almost upon us, and so are the birds. If your yard is not showing the signs of our fine feathered friends then you had better start working on attracting them to your yard. Providing sources of interest to birds is what gets them to your yard and helps keep them there.
Food, bird feeders and the type of birdhouse selection is a factor. Certain types of seed used will attract or detract certain bird species. The seed you use in the feeders makes a difference too. If you have a yard that can handle natural food sources, then that is a plus.
Certain trees, shrubs and bushes attract birds to your yard. For example, the hummingbird will more likely stay in your yard and use your hummingbird feeder if you also have flowers that attract them. If find it a lot more enjoyable to have them stay around than to have them just fly threw. Berry producing trees and shrubs also attract certain birds. We have cedars that produce a blue colored berry; this attracts waxwings and other types of birds.
Birdhouses also are a factor. If you want blue birds then a blue would be a good idea. Now this does not mean you will definably have them but it sure helps. If there are outdoor, cats around chances are birds will not visit as much. These are things to think about.
Remember spring is almost here; if you want to enjoy Mother Nature’s wild birds then entice them.
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