More Bird Info:

If you watched the video and want to do more for your birds the ideas below will give you a good start.

                                                                     Photo by Peter Christoph

Provide shelter: Birds like and need cover near feeders, plant evergreen trees, shrubs and tall grasses around the area. Even punching a hole in the ground with a bar and inserting tall cut brush works well.

Plants shrubs, perennials and annuals: Plant varieties that set seeds and berries to attract many types of birds to your yard.

Provide water:  Place more than one Birdbath in your yard for drinking and bathing. If possible use a birdbath heater in the winter.

Do a four-season habitat: Once you attract birds, make an effort to keep them with you by providing food, shelter and water year-round, even in warm weather.

No Poisons: Keep to organic pest control as much as possible. A large bird population will help you with bug control.

Keep track: Get a bird book and a wall chart (Audubon store or online) to know what birds are visiting your yard.

Research: There are hundreds of web sites on line to learn more about birds and their needs and habits

This may be the most fun family activity ever.