4 Tips for a Bird-Friendly Habitat
Creating a bird-friendly habitat is easier than you think. Simply think of it as a recipe with four key ingredients: food, water shelter, and nesting sites. Below are suggestions to help you get started or add on to your bird-friendly habitat. Natural options appear first in each category. If space and resources allow, start with natural options and supplement with human-made items. This helps to provide a sustainable, layered approach that will support birds and other wildlife across the seasons well into the future. Need design inspiration? Click here for sample garden plans.
Think bird-friendly food groups when adding native plants and feeders: insects, seeds, berries, & nectar.
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Provide birds with clean water sources all year long for drinking, bathing, and preening.
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Aim for a variety of heights and textures to provide plenty of options for birds to rest, avoid predators, and build nests.
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Offer natural and human-made options for birds to nest safely, away from predators and other threats.
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