If you're into backyard bird watching and want to attract different birds, you can start by learning what the different food and nesting preferences are. There are many sites on-line, which you can find by typing the name of the bird you wish to attract into the search box. The best site is The Audubon society.
Creation of habitats for birds is much needed. Every year, as the number of destroyed and cut forests grows, more and more birds die from lack of a suitable habitat for nesting and/or feeding grounds. Like humans, they are more prone to disease if they do not eat the foods they need. In your own back yard, you can help by taking a few easy, low-cost steps.
My Mother and I practice all of these ideas in our one-acre back yard. We have enjoyed watching a family of red headed woodpeckers reproduce for seven years. Each year we plant for the hummingbirds and always hold our breath when the first one graces our garden. You too can attract birds to your backyard and become an avid bird watcher.
