Preparing Your Backyard For Migrating Birds

Bird Feeder

Creating a habitat to act as a welcome seasonal home or resting spot for birds in your own backyard is as easy as providing the following elements.

Help for Migrating Birds

Add A Bird Bath To Your Bird Feeder

Bird Feeder

We've had a bird feeder and birdhouses for years now, but only recently put out a regular source of water for our feathered friends. Lo and behold, it's like unfurling a Slip 'n' Slide in a neighborhood chock full of kids.

Preist: Be kind to your feathered friends

Your Bird Feeder Should Be Ready For The Winter

Your Bird Feeder

Here are a few ideas for getting your bird feeder and your yard ready for the birds this winter.

Birds of a feather flock together

Serviceberry, holly or hawthorn, mountain ash and crabapple attract birds. And hedgerows provide shelter from predators and weather. Birds also like brush piles that provide habitat.

Feeding Wild Birds At Your Bird Feeder

Your Bird Feeder

Here are a few ideas for setting up a wild bird feeder.

For those of you who want simple, clear guidelines, here are my instructions for setting up wild bird backyard feeders:

Suggestions for Feeding Wild Birds