How To Attract Birds To Your Garden

Birds play an essential role in your garden.  With approximately 30 species of birds that regularly visit gardens, these birds make your garden a welcoming environment.

In order to attract them, you need to provide them with their basic needs such as water, food, and shelter.

However, there are still a lot of things to provide to them, in order to have a birds garden that can provide them with a safe space.

How To Attract Birds To Your Garden

Birds are beneficial to your garden’s ecosystem as they take care of unwanted pests such as grasshoppers. Plus they also consume weed seeds helping you to keep the weeds down in your garden, too.

To make sure that your garden is a safe and welcoming haven for birds, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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Create A Feeding Station

The first thing to keep in mind when trying to attract birds is to provide them with food.

Rather than placing a single feeder, you might want to consider adding several feeders around your yard to attract more birds.

When placing feeders around your yard, you may want to consider placing them in a spot where you can view them all year round and the safest spot for your birds.

You may start with adding at least 3 to 4 feeders, with different heights, and different feeder types. Always remember: The more feeders you have, the more birds you can attract.

Window Bird Feeder

• Made from high transparency, see-through acrylic so you can study the beautiful markings of each bird. Makes bird watching fun and easy from the comfort of your own home while relaxing in your favorite chair, working at your desk, making dinner in the kitchen, and more. Kids and pets also love to watch the birds sitting inches away from their faces.
• If you are looking for a top-of-the-line bird feeder, to attract birds right to your window, you will love our Nature’s Hangout Outdoor Window Bird Feeder! It is made from high transparency, see-through acrylic so you can study and appreciate the beauty of local bird species. Now you can enjoy bird watching from the comfort of your home while drinking your morning coffee, making dinner, or working at your desk!
• The removable tray makes it easy to quickly and easily clean. Simply remove the tray, and discard any debris and old seeds. You can also quickly wipe down the surface with a wet towel to get rid of any dirt or water marks. And you don’t have to worry about bird seed staying wet and turning nasty.

Hanging Bird Feeder

• PLASTIC CLASSIC BIRD FEEDER: Attract birds searching for food. Let birds inhabit and enjoy seed food, then you could see birds from windows, decks or terraces.
• CONSIDERATE DESIGN – Comes fully assembled and ready to hang. With its hexagon shape, the bird feeder features an inclined roof to shade birds from the sun and rain. When the seeds are eaten, more seeds will naturally fill the tray.
• LARGE CAPACITY – Holds up to 2.15 lb of seeds. It could be filled with a variety of seeds to attract birds, such as black oil sunflower seeds, safflower seeds to attract red finches, tits, house finches, birds, blue birds, warblers, starlings and more!
• EASY TO FILL & CLEAN – Bird feeder is equipped with a twist lock cover to keep the lid safely closed and the seeds are fresh and dry inside. The clear panels make it easy to inspect seed levels. When it comes to refill, just turn to unlock, lift the lid up and pour seed.

Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

• TRULY SQUIRREL PROOF: The weight of an adult squirrel automatically closes the shroud denying access to seed.
• Non-adjustable design.
• You need to provide a clearance: Hang providing an 18-inch/47-cm clearance on all sides.
• CHEW PROOF: All feeder parts exposed to squirrels are made of chew proof materials.
• NO TOOLS REQUIRED: These feeders are designed to be dismantled by hand into individual components without the use of tools.
• SEED VENTILATION SYSTEM: The patented Seed Ventilation System keeps the seed fresh longer attracting more wild birds.

Deluxe Bird Feeding Station

• Rust proof, strong steel bird feeder pole stands 7 feet and 8 inches tall and 22 inches wide. The bowl and mesh tray are adjustable to any position on the pole by simply loosening a wing nut, moving the accessory to desired location and tightening back the wing nut. The 5 prongs that go in the ground provide additional stability and support. It also comes with indestructible water bowl.
• Hang as many different kinds of bird feeders from the four hooks which are provided and each bird feeder will contain a different type of bird feed, as a result the bird station is bound to attract a variety of birds and water cups are also great source for attracting thirsty birds. Ideal location for the bird station would be few yards away from the house with unobstructed view.
• The bird station comes with heavy duty twin top hooks, two small arms, mesh tray, bird bath, and five prongs legs to insert it into the ground for additional stability. The top hooks can hold heavier bird feeders for several weeks of supply and the smaller hooks are especially good for humming bird feeders to hold nectar. All accessories are easily detachable for cleaning.

Wild Bird House Feeder

• BEST WILD BIRD HOUSE FEEDER: This is not an ordinary bird feeder house in the market!  Ridge surely catch attention for every small wild birds anywhere around your home. The ridge top design makes the squirrel go away and provides a safe and enjoyable place for the wild birds to eat peacefully.
• PERFECT FOR SMALL WILD BIRDS: The ridge helps them find food easier during winter time. Perfect for goldfinch, robin, chickadee, blue-bird, songbird, passerine, wren, sparrow, purple finch and much more. With rainwater drain holes, feeder platform, and perches for the birds to stays. It is the best wild songbird-friendly feeder among all the bird feeders.
• The ridge is very easy to install. It’s a premium decoration in your home which at the same time serves as a stress reliever. Everyone, including your children, your parents, and your pets will appreciate and cherish nature by watching the wild songbird up close.
• EASY TO CLEAN, DURABLE, plus FREE HOOK: Refilling is a breeze of air, open the roof and pour small birds’ favorites like black oil sunflower seeds, millet, Niger seeds, peanuts, safflower seeds. With our bonus free feeder hook, you can easily hang the feeder on tree branches and poles. Our feeder is made of metal with weather-proof paint that also durable for years.

Add A Pop Of Bright Color

Birds are naturally attracted to bright colors.

Adding a variety of colors around your garden can grab their attention.

Make sure to have a variety of colors to attract birds. Red can attract hummingbirds while yellow or orange can attract orioles.

These colors can be used for bird feeders, houses, and even flowers and shrubs.

You can even use different seeds to attract different birds, check these options out:

Bird Food

No Waste Bird Seed Mix

• Hand-crafted, premium mix with all-natural nutrition to attract the widest variety of birds
• Finely cut blend, for smaller beaks – especially younger birds
• 100% edible nut and kernel blend that is a natural source of Vitamin E for bird health
• 6 nutritional ingredients. Not recommended for domestic (caged) birds
• Finely cut ingredients flow easily in feeders of all sizes
• Stay Fresh Technology Inside

Deluxe Blend Bird Food

• Attracts perching and ground birds
• Contains sunflower and general purpose seeds
• Moderately priced valued blend that gets the birds
• Highest quality grains used
• Made in the USA

Safflower Seed Bird Food

• A favorite seed of Cardinals and other songbirds
• Found in many gourmet mixes
• Squirrels dislike this seed
• Highest quality grains used
• Made in the USA

Peanuts In Shell

• High Fat For Added Energy
• High Protein To Promote Growth A
• Rich Texture And Taste
• Rich In Vitamins And Minerals
• Attracts Woodpeckers, Bluejays, Chipmunks, Squirrels And More

Black Oil Sunflower Seed

• Attracts the widest variety of birds
• Thin shelled sunflower – makes it easy for small beaked birds to open
• This seed has the high energy content that all birds need to maintain their healthy lifestyle
• Highest quality grains used
• Made in the USA

Add A Bird House

In order to make the birds feel safe, adding a shelter is key.

Installing a birdhouse can entice birds like sparrows, bluebirds, and chickadees to stay and make your garden a safe and reliable home for them.

Aviary Cage Box

• Durable bird nesting box made out of all natural wood.
• Perfect Spot for Your Parakeet To Rest and Nest.
• Top opening for easy cleaning and removal of bedding materials.
• Encourages natural breeding and nesting behaviors in birds.
• Size: S:19.5*12*12cm/7.7*4.7*4.7 inch（Export 5.5cm/2.1 inch） M:24.5*13*13cm/9.6*5.1*5.1 inch（Export 5.5cm/2.1 inch） L:29*15*15cm/11.4*5.9*5.9 inch（Export 6.5cm/2.5 inch） XL:34*17.5*19.5cm/13.4*6.9*7.7 inch（Export 6.5cm/2.5 inch）

Birdcage Straw

• HIDEAWAY FROM PREDATORS— There are many animals around your garden that are a danger for little birds. The 7.1″x 7.9″,hole:5.1″,bird hut provides a safe hideaway for birds who are escaping predators.
• SHELTER FROM COLD— During cold winter nights’ finches, chickadees, tits or sparrows will roost inside this bird hut to stay arm. Provide a sheltered warm place for birds from cold biting winds, rain or snow.
• COZY RESTING PLACE— You can hang as many of these hanging grass bird huts around your garden or on your porch to attract all types of little birds. They love to come and rest inside these cozy shelters.
• 100% NATURAL FIBERS— This bird hut hut is made from 100% natural woven grass fiber. It is Biodegradable, environmentally friendly, durable and breathable for little birds to nest in.
• Suitable for your birds and good choice in winter!

Teardrop Birdhouse

• Give small birds shelter from the elements with our handwoven grass nesting pockets.
• Set of three nesting pockets are constructed with a variety of grasses for a natural appearance and feel. The rough surface make entrance and exit easier for birds, as well as provides natural drainage and ventilation.
• Natural materials make it easier for nesting pockets to blend with surroundings, so wrens, chickadees, finches, titmice, and other small songbirds can protect themselves from predators.
• Both functional and attractive, our nesting pockets will add rustic charm to your outside decor.
• Nesting pockets will last longest if hung in sheltered locations, such as under eaves or in bushes, wherever birds are prone to build their nests. Built-in waxed twine loop makes it simple to set up.

Wooden Bird House

• NATURAL WOODEN HOME FOR BIRDS: Bird house craft is made of 100% natural wood. Size–4.5*4.5*5.6In(L*W*H). This lovely log cabin will add beauty to your garden. This sweet little wooden home will make a wonderful addition to your garden. Little birds will flock to feed in this cozy natural birdhouse. It can provide home to various small birds looking for a safe shelter to set up housekeeping.
• PERFECT FOR BIRDS PERCH: Little wooden birdfeeder is fully assembled. It can be easily hanged from a sturdy branch with the use of the loop provided. This cute little perch is the perfect place for small birds to sit and feed. Bird house feeder is suitable for Parrot, macaw, african, parakeet, cockatiels, conure, finch, canary, budgerigar, hummingbird, cockatoos and other birds.
• BIRD HOUSES FOR OUTSIDE HANGING: You can use this birdhouse in your garden by hanging it on a sturdy branch. It can also be placed on a ledge or bench, hung on your balcony, or as a centerpiece in a miniature fairy garden. The choice is all yours.
• DECORATE YOUR BIRDHOUSE: The side of the bird nest uses the lock of high grade. It looks stylish and durable outside. This bird house can be painted, tinted and decorated in many different ways!
• ADD PERSONALIZED ELEMENTS: The unfinished wooden aviary is the perfect base for creating beautiful things. Add glitter and holiday paint to your decorations. Hang it in a tree and show it in your birdhouse.

Bird Nest Snuggle Hut

• UNIQUE HARD BOTTOM DESIGN: Unlike other seller foam bottom material, the kintor bird nest adopt the hard plastic board bottom material, which can give better support and also can be taken out for more easy clean and dry
• SAFE OPEN DESIGN: Our bird nest makes the open design, which can makes your parrot to get in and out easily.and also our snuggle nest adopt one piece cloth and there is no thread in the both sides, which is totally safe to your little pet which playing.also one double side pad will be offered for your more washing convenient
• CUTE OUTLOOK & COZY MATERIAL: The Kintor bird snuggle hut is made of cute high-density canvas outside and warm fleece material inside, and in order to entertain your little pet, we offer three colorful patterns for more choices.
• TWO SIZES AVAILABLE: Considering the different needs, Kintor bird nest offer two sizes, small size is 8.2×4.7×2.5inch, big size is 10.6×5.9×7.8inch.
• Easy to install and washable.

If you’re adding your bird house to an existing tree and you live in the Fort Worth, Texas area then you may be interested in contacting tree services in Forth Worth Area to make sure you keep your trees happy and healthy for you and your bird visitors.

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Install A Bird Bath

Attracting birds is more than just adding a food source or a nice bird house.

Birds also need water, not just for drinking, but also for bathing. Install a bird bath to lure more birds to your garden with a water source.

While a basic birdbath is a good start, you may also want to upgrade it, in order to attract more birds, like a solar bird bath.

A solar bird bath has a sound of moving water that is attractive to a lot of wild birds. You may also install a dripper, a mister, or a circulating pump. You can add bigger features like a pond or a waterfall, which may attract more birds, too.

Polyresin Bird Bath

• AN ATTRACTIVE ADDITION: This bird bath is designed with an intimate European royal style with a bronzed patina and a hollow base that makes it lightweight and easy to move. Turn your garden or courtyard into an elegant and charming space
• DURABLE DESIGN: Made of high-quality PP material and covered with resin coating, this bird bath resists rain, water, and other weather, and won’t dent, break, or fracture
• STURDY BASE: Equipped with 3 ground stakes to keep it in place, additionally you can fill the pedestal with gravel or stones for improving the stability
• EASY TO ASSEMBLE: Constructed with simple components that makes it easy to assemble. The bowl is easy to attach by screwing it onto the base, while the base is hollow and convenient to fill with materials
• LARGE DIAMETER: This birdbath diameter is 19.7 inches, which will hold enough water or food for your lovely avians and butterflies for neighbors to enjoy

Hanging Bird Bath

• SUNFLOWER PATTERN BIRD BATH: Painted with special hot glass craft, this bird bath has exquisite wavy edge shape and bright-coloured pattern which would attract more birds to bathe.
• BEAUTY MEETS FUNCTION: It’s not simply a bird bath, but a bird feeder for garden decor. The hanging bird bath can fill with seeds to cater the eating need of birds.
• EXCELLENT IN QUALITY: The bath bowl was made of high quality glass as well as the durable steel hanging chain deal with rust-proof that they could use of years under various natural weather.
• EASY TO CLEANING: Structure of dish and shallow edges allowing you to clean bird droppings or dirt easily. size: 11inch Diameter. Material: Glass birdbath.

Plastic Birdbath

• STUNNING BIRDBATH: Quality birdbath is sure to attract feathered friends and bring charismatic ambiance to your garden, patio, deck, yard, or other outdoor space
• SHALLOW SHAPE: Shallow and wide bowl assures that multiple small birds can drink and bathe safely at the same time
• BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: Natural green finish blends into nature while base has room to plant flowers
• DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Polypropylene material resists rust and damage from the elements while the sturdy base prevents the birdbath from tipping over
• IDEAL SIZE: Birdbath measures 20″L x 20″W x 30″H, the perfect size for your yard

Glass Bird Bath

• Made of glass and stainless steel. Easy to assemble and clean, the birdbath base is three-pronged bottom, added stability, and can move this bath to the perfect spot effortlessly.
• Comes with a weather resistant, durable, and colorful glass bowl design with scalloped edge, which is a gorgeous addition to any lawn, garden, yard or outdoor space.

Vintage Metal Bird Bath

• Metal bird bath with stand adds a rustic look to your yard
• Three legs elevate the bath off of the ground
• Generous top basin provides plenty of room for both small and large birds
• Rolled rim creates perching area for birds
• Metal construction forms a hardy piece

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