Creating Habitat for Garden Birds – Links to Various Articles

Posted by Rosemary Drisdelle Nov 13, 2008

Bird watchers love to have birds visiting their yards and possibly even nesting there. Putting out a bird feeder is the simplest way to attract a few birds but you can attract many more by landscaping from a bird’s point of view. Some birds don’t come to feeders but will visit a yard where there are other food sources. Some like to bathe in dust or fresh water. All birds need places to nest, roost, perch, shelter from a storm, or hide from enemies.

Even a modest yard can include some or all of these features and still be a lovely space for people as well. The article How to Attract Wild Birds to Your Yard provides a general overview of the topic, while the links below lead to more specific articles. Remember to consider which birds, plants, and habitats are typical of your area and design your bird friendly yard accordingly.

Garden Birds and Transition Zones

Garden Plants that Attract Birds

Spring Gardening for Birders

Creating Shelter for Birds

Hang a Nesting Box for Birds

What is a Winter Roosting Box

Install a Birdbath to Entice Birds

Create Natural Nesting Sites

Build a Dust Bath for Birds

Squirrels and Birdfeeders

Make Your own Suet Feeder

Please comment on this topic. How do you make your yard more bird friendly?