It is fun to create a backyard bird habitat in your own backyard. You will get to enjoy listening to their singing while watching their daily activity. It is a win win situation. The birds get to enjoy what you provide for them and you get a never ending side show. It is not that hard to create a good environment for birds. It is quite simple: water, food and shelter. You will soon have a family of birds living in your backyard if you provide those three things. They will provide you pleasure and entertainment every day.
Offering a variety of food is best. Many birds enjoy eating insects; they may also enjoy fruits and nuts. You can provide some of these things for them, but it could be costly over a long period of time. It is best if you would plant trees and other plants that offer the food they like to eat. Some suggestions are oak trees, cranberry bushes and sunflowers. Bird Feeders are another way to provide for the birds. There are different types of feeders and seeds to fill them. Large birds enjoy a platform feeder. These will hold fruits and nuts as well as seed.
Don’t forget that they will need a water supply close by. It is wonderful if you have a natural stream or creek, but not all of us do. Man-made ponds are great too. But most of us rely on bird baths and fountains. Due to predators, always a problem, you will need to position these in an open area so they can be on watch at all time.
If you have a lot of trees and shrubs then shelter for your birds is taken care of. However, if this is not available in your backyard, you can provide bird houses to help protect the birds from the elements and also to create a safe nesting area. Remember, different birds like different types of housing, so make sure you choose the bird houses appropriately and place them far enough away so you do not cause a territorial fight between nesting families.
When it comes to creating a backyard bird habitat natural is best. However, when natural resources are not available, alternatives are better than nothing at all.
Molly has been writing about birds for over 10 years. Please visit her latest website about backyard birds at Best Bird Feeders, with information about finch bird feeders, as well as many more interesting backyard bird discussions. Also published at Making A Natural Backyard Bird Habitat.
