More Bird Info:
If you watched the video and want to do more for your birds the ideas below will give you a good start.
Provide shelter: Birds like and need cover near feeders, plant
evergreen trees, shrubs and tall grasses around the area. Even punching a hole in
the ground with a bar and inserting tall cut brush works well.
Plants shrubs,
perennials and annuals: Plant
varieties that set seeds and berries to attract many types of birds to your
yard.
Provide water: Place more than one Birdbath in your yard for
drinking and bathing. If possible use a birdbath heater in the winter.
Do a four-season
habitat: Once you attract
birds, make an effort to keep them with you by providing food, shelter and
water year-round, even in warm weather.
No Poisons: Keep to organic pest
control as much as possible. A large bird population will help you with bug
control.
Keep track: Get a bird book and
a wall chart (Audubon store or online) to know what birds are visiting your
yard.
Research: There are hundreds
of web sites on line to learn more about birds and their needs and habits
This may be the most
fun family activity ever.
