5 Steps to Turn Your Backyard into a Bird Paradise

Planting native offers a food source to our flying friends. Plants offer food through seeds, berries, nuts and nectar. Native plants are a great choice for your backyard because they require less maintenance and thrive naturally in your region’s climate. Learn about native plants in your area at the National Wildlife Federation.

A simple birdbath is a great way to attract birds into your yard. Make sure to change the water every 2-3 days. This will prevent mosquitoes and provide the birds with clean water. Birds will love to cool off in your birdbath.

Install a birdhouse to offer a nesting place to raise young. When mounting make sure it's placed at a natural height for the bird species. Also be aware of having the right size entry hole for the species you're trying to attract. Your birdhouse will encourage birds to stick around your yard.

Birds will flock to a yard with a bird feeder. Feeders can supplement natural food sources and create great bird viewing opportunities.

Snags are dead trees that are left upright. These trees are useful to birds by providing a shelter during bad weather. Snags are also a source of insects for food. When a snag falls to the ground it becomes a log which is also useful for birds.