If you are planning on installing a new bird feeder for wild birds somewhere in your backyard, then you will be hoping that the birds will soon be there and feeding within hours. However you may find that 24 hours later that not even one single bird has visited. So now you are wondering what you have done wrong!
Do you just keep waiting or is there something you can do to attract them and get them to start using the feeder you have just invested in. Fortunately all is not lost and there are many things you can do to ensure that the wild birds will visit the new feeder in your backyard. And when they do you will be able to enjoy your bird watching just as you originally intended.
When it comes to birds and attracting them into a new environment you have to make sure that the birds are comfortable being in that location and just as for the whole of their lives it is their personal safety which is critical. If they don't feel safe they probably won't visit and if they do they will soon be out of there. So the safety of the birds in the location of the bird feeder should be your major objective when selecting a position for your new birdfeeder in your yard.
So you really decide to decide where you can put your bird feeder in an area of your yard that is going to safe for the birds. You need to ensure that there are bushes and trees close to your feeder that the birds can fly to easily if they feel in danger from a predator.
Wild birds will always prefer locations where there is cover and when they feel safer they will be able to settle down and feed on your new feeder and you will be able to start birding at last.
If you want to attract even more birds to your new feeders then place a birdbath or some other source of water, such as a small fountain, close to your feeders. Some birds will just come into your backyard for a drink or to bathe and when feeding many birds require water and may go back to feeding after drinking. This will give your birds even more reason to stay in your yard and you will be able to spend more time watching them
Once the bird feeder is in a good location then you can look at other things that will help attract more birds to your feeder. Your choice of feeder and the bird food you put in it for your wild birds can make a big difference to the number and species of bird that you will be able to persuade to visit your backyard.
Speak to you feeder supplier and tell them the types of wild birds that you expect to see in your yard and they will be able to help you choose the right feeder and also advice on the best food for these birds. Feeders with many perches and feeding holes are best as they will allow more birds to feed together at the same time, which is especially important in time of high competition such as during the winter months.
Also critical is the type of wild bird fool you use to fill your feeder. The right kind of food has a direct relationship with the numbers and species of birds you will see at your feeders. Many birds prefer to eat seed, but there are others that prefer to eat suet, nuts and fruit. This really depends also on the species of bird that naturally inhabit the region within which you live, so either check online or speak to you bird feed supplier for advice.
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