Attracting Birds
You can be a birder in your own backyard if you know how to attract birds effectively. From providing the basic necessities to tailoring your efforts to attract specific species, this information can help you plan your landscaping, yard decoration and local habitat with birds in mind.
Get Started Attracting Birds
It is easy to get started attracting birds with these five simple steps that can help you create a safe sanctuary for many backyard species. Includes more advanced tips for attracting backyard birds.
Benefits of Attracting Birds
From enjoyment to better property values to natural pest control, there are many benefits to attracting backyard birds.
How to Attract Birds
Overview of how to attract backyard birds.
How to Attract New Birds to Your Backyard
How to attact new birds to your backyard by upgrading what you offer to appeal to more species. Includes tips for new foods, better water, more secure shelter and attractive nesting sites.
Attracting Birds With Water
Different ways to attract backyard birds by offering water sources.
Attract Birds With Shelter
Adding shelter to your yard can give birds a safe place to stay nearby, and there are many ways to add both natural and artificial shelters that will attract a wide variety of birds.
Attract Birds With Food
Adding food to your backyard is the best way to attract birds, and there are many natural and supplemental food sources birds will easily visit. Learn how to start feeding birds to attract them to your yard!
Attract Birds With Nesting Material
Learn how to attract birds by offering suitable nesting material in a way that will encourage them to build nests in your backyard. Includes a list of different types of nesting material.
Colors That Attract Birds
Adding color to your landscape can attract birds, but what colors attract which birds? Learn how to add both natural and artificial colors for attracting birds.
Attract Birds During Migration
Tips for attracting migrating birds to your backyard in spring and fall.
Discouraging House Sparrows
Tips for discouraging house sparrows from monopolizing feeders and birdhouses in your backyard.