How To Attract Wild Birds To Your Yard (And Keep Them There)

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00:00How to attract wild birds to your yard and keep them there.

00:04Plant native trees and shrubs. Plant diverse native trees and shrubs for natural food,

00:09shelter, and nesting, supporting birds year-round with minimal maintenance.

00:14Provide freshwater sources. Provide clean, moving water with a bird bath,

00:18dripper, or heated basin. Place near cover and refresh regularly.

00:23Install bird feeders. Install varied feeders offering sunflower, millet, knee-jur, and sweet.

00:29Position safely, keep hygienic, and replenish to attract diversity.

00:34Plant flowering plants for nectar. Plant bee balm, salvia, and trumpet vine in sunny clusters,

00:39staggering blooms. Red-orange flowers especially entice hummingbirds.

00:44Create birdhouses and nesting sites. Provide sturdy, cleanable birdhouses size for target species.

00:50Place safely and retain dense shrubs for natural nesters. Avoid using pesticides. Skip chemical

00:58pesticides. Foster balanced ecosystems with native plants and beneficial insects.

01:03Letting birds control garden pests. Provide shelter and roosting spots.

01:08Create year-round cover with evergreens, dense shrubs, tall grasses, and brush or log piles

01:13that also harbor insects. Use bird-friendly landscaping.

01:17Layer ground covers, shrubs, and trees. Add rocks, logs, and water features. Reduce lawn to enhance habitat

01:24complexity. Install and lave cavities for nesting sites. Install species-appropriate nesting boxes

01:32for cavity nesters. Mount correctly, ensure ventilation and drainage, and clean annually.

01:38Offer supplemental food in winter. Offer high-energy sweet peanuts and sunflower seeds in sheltered spots.

01:45Keep feeders stocked, clean, and accessible during cold.