My kids are getting a kick out of seeing birds in our yard. You can attract them to your yard as well! Just provide a few things to make the birds feel welcome:
1.Water: Birds are amusing when they take baths, and they need drinking water, so place 1"-2" deep containers (like plant saucers) of fresh water in an open area. Containers should be refilled daily and cleaned weekly.
2.Food: Try raw sunflower seeds or raw peanuts in a feeder or on the ground. If you hang a hummingbird feeder, clean it each week.
3.Shelter: if you don't have a wildscape yet, buy or build a birdhouse or two.
4.Avoid Pesticides: Many birds eat insects and spiders.
5.Keep Cats Indoors: Cats kill birds, so birds will avoid areas with cats.
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