Once you get into bird feeding and watching them flutter around your yard, you get addicted. Whether it’s noticing the same bird coming by each day like a little feathered friend stopping by for a visit, or enjoying seeing new species in your yard that you’ve never noticed before, it’s an intoxicating experience.
However, a lot of new birdhouse enthusiasts have trouble attracting a lot of birds of different species, and they have even more problems keeping them around once they do get them once or twice.
Today, we’re going to cover how to attract more birds to your yard and keep them coming back, so you can get the most out of the hobby.
How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard
Attracting birds really comes down to two factors.
First, you need to set up the right environment for the birds in your area. Then, you have to know when to look to notice that you’ve actually attracted something. You might think you’re not attracting much, and you’re actually not noticing it because of when you’re looking.
We’ll cover each of these factors individually.
Catering to the Food Needs of Each Species
Food is the best way to attract birds, but it’s not a universal type of thing. Different birds eat different foods, and they expect different food dispensers to meet their specific needs.
Take a while to look up the various birds that come through your area, what they eat, and the type of bird feeder necessary to feed them. If you’re just starting out or don’t have much space, it’s best to choose a feeder and food type that will attract several different types of birds. If you have lots of room and experience, consider choosing a variety of options.
Water
A birdbath is crucial. Birds frequently land looking for fresh water to clean themselves with and drink. All birds do this. So, having a bird bath in your yard enhances the variety of birds you’re likely to see.
Shelter
Finally, you need to incorporate shelter into your setup for the best results.
Like food, every bird prefers a different type of shelter, and you’ll want to take the same approach when choosing the perfect birdhouse.
Keeping the Birds in Your Yard
It’s one thing to attract birds a time or two, but it’s another to keep them around like little feathered friends.
Keeping them around mostly comes down to maintenance. Make sure you replace the food often, keep the water clean and moving, and ensure that you address any predators, such as cats, that might scare them away.
Other than that, don’t do anything to your yard that might hurt the birds. Pesticides, burning repellants, setting up traps, or letting your cats and other predatory animals roam free are all surefire ways to run off the birds for good.
Squirrels and other food thieves can be another issue. So, address it quickly if you notice it with squirrel-proof feeders.
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