Who doesn't love having birds in their yard? They are peaceful, happy creatures and it can be a ton of fun watching them. It's especially fun to attract different species throughout the different seasons!
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One question we get asked often is this: How can I get more birds to show up at my feeder and how can I keep them there?
First and foremost, you want to feed a good seed. Many of the inexpensive bird feeds contain quite a bit of filler seed. This is usually lower quality feed that doesn't really entice the birds. Sure it can attract some birds, but lacks proper nutrition and often, it won’t be made to attract birds of your region.
A bird without proper nutrition will not be a healthy bird. A healthy bird will not only survive, but thrive in your little sanctuary for them! With that being said, we really like bird seed made by companies in that bird’s area. If you're located in Minnesota, Meadow Ridge Farms is a great example. Plus, they do make amazing mixes!
Next, make sure to mix up what you buy and use different seeds and feeds! Different birds will often be attracted to different feeds and seeds! So mix it up! Put different varieties in different feeders. Heads up though, some feeds may not work in every feeder, so double check your feeders beforehand!
Make sure you do clean your feeders. We wash our plates, so make sure to clean their feeders as it can spread disease.
It is super easy for bird food to mold if it sits too long. Clean them periodically, your birds will thank you! This is extremely important in the wet months like spring.
Your feeders should be in good working shape, look for broken parts or cracks that can either lose seed or injure birds.
Wild birds need water too! Look into bird baths, watering stations that you keep full year round! Even in Minnesota we can use heated bird baths to keep the birds hydrated and happy during the winter! This will make your yard the #1 bird spot in the neighborhood for sure.
If you start feeding birds, you will want to keep your feeders full. Birds can find their own food, but often will come back to a good supply. Plus it won’t take them long to find a new yard, spot, or feeder to find if they get too hungry. Keep them coming by giving them what they’re looking for!
Make sure you pick a safe spot for your feeders. The birds should be okay if the bears, deer, squirrels or other critters find the food. if they don’t eat it all of course! Plus, you want to make there is seed and feed left for the birds!
Feeders in more open areas can make it easier for predators to get after your birds as well, so put them near trees, shrubs, or areas they can hide and rest! Plus you can plant trees, shrubs, and more that can produce fruit and seeds giving your critters more food.
Make sure you do feed year round and especially when food is scarce in the spring. So many people stop feeding when the snow leaves and that’s an important time to feed since new plants typically aren’t growing yet.
Follow these quick and easy tips to attract birds and you’ll have plenty of birds and a great chance to bird watch!
