!: What is the Best Way to Attract Birds to Your Backyard?

Do you know how many different birds actually visit your backyard on a daily basis? If you have looked out of the window and paid attention you will have seen birds of many different species all having their own recognizable colors and characteristics.

If you are interested in seeing even more birds in your yard then by just taking a few easy steps you will be able to attract even more bird species to your garden or backyard. This is a very easy way to start bird watching for beginners as you can watch them all at home. Many of the top birders started birding in this way.

Fortunately you will not need to do very much to makes this happen and before you know it you will be attracting a whole new set of different birds to your backyard. The good news is that you will not have to spend a lot to bring in these new birds.

Really it's very easy! If you just make the effort to provide the right food, some water and a few areas where they can shelter you will soon find that your back yard will become a regular place that is visited by these birds.

To get the quickest and probably the best results you have to start providing them with some bird food. This really is very essential if you want to attract more birds of any variety or species. Food is also essential to birds and if you make it easy for them to find they will surely come and visit.

And you will be amazed at what does stop over in your yard and how long some of them stay. Some will visit more often than others and of course they will all have different feeding requirements. Learn what they eat and you can target particular bird species if you know that they are already around in you area.

So what is the best type of food to put out for your birds? Really this depends on exactly which birds you want to attract. All the different species of birds will prefer different types of food. However in general there are some foods which will appeal to a wide variety of different birds. Some of the best to get started with are bird seeds, suet, nuts and fruit, with the seed mixes probably being the most popular.

You should put these types of bird foods in a normal bird feeder and before you realize you will have lots of birds visiting you at your home. Just hang the feeders up in in a tree or large bush and not too far from cover, which the birds can escape to if a predator also visits.

And, of course, you should also always provide some water for your birds as the birds will need this when they are feeding, especially if they are seed eaters.. A source of water for the birds is another essential item if you want to maximize the number of birds that visit your backyard. Birding really is this easy. Just set it all up and the birds will come!

Also you can provide a bird bath for the birds and this will help attract even more species as all birds love to bathe as it is an essential part of their daily routine. Pretty much any larger water source will do, such as a decorative water fountain or a small pond or stream. Water will attract insects too and in turn this will attract even more birds for you.

And, as previously mentioned, do not forget to include some areas of shelter for the birds. This is very important for safety and security. If the birds don't feel safe in your backyard they will not visit however good the food is. Just like most of the animals you see in the wild, birds are wild too, and they need to feel close to safety at all times. So make sure that whatever you put out for them is near to shrubs, trees or bushes etc that the birds can fly to when they feel threatened,