Feeding & Attracting Birds

A good feeder, the right food, fresh water, and a bird-friendly yard can transform an ordinary backyard into a busy place for birds.

Our Feeding & Attracting Birds guides cover the practical side of bringing more wild birds closer to home while encouraging responsible feeding and bird-friendly practices.

Learn about bird seed, sunflower seeds, suet, mealworms, nectar, fruit, feeder placement, bird baths, water sources, native plants, seasonal feeding, feeder cleaning, attracting particular species, keeping unwanted visitors away, and troubleshooting feeders that birds seem to ignore.

Different species have different feeding habits and preferences. Understanding those differences can help you create a backyard that attracts the birds you actually hope to see while keeping feeders and feeding areas cleaner and safer.