Some easy ways to attract birds to your garden.

The only thing birds look for in a garden is food. So, a garden should be well equipped with food. In order to ensure food for the birds one should plant more trees and pay attention towards their growth and nourishment. The basics of life available in a garden will attract more birds to it. However small or big a garden may be birds would always fly in once they get food, security, and a homely atmosphere. A garden situated in close proximity to a countryside or a wooded park will however attract more birds as visitors.

Meeting the needs of the birds all year around is the key thing to be kept in mind.Accomodating the garden as per the needs of both the residents and visitors should be assured.Making the garden more attractive in the summer  increases the number of visitors.Insect population  during this time attracts tits ans sparrows.Fully filled up feeders assures the return of the birds.So, right choice of bird food becomes very important in order to make them love the garden.One should ensure the easy accessibility of bird food from a reputed source.Residing near a local market makes the work easier.Mixing seed and experimenting with different types of seeders may attract a few surprises in the garden.The birds should also find a peaceful and homely environment.The accessibility of predators like cats and dogs should be avoided as they tend to scare the birds.Putting fence or nets around the garden should also be avoided especially during the matting period.The birds should find them at ease.It wiil be great if they get a chance to build up their own nests.Some dense covering hedges, old leaves and twigs should be available in the garden so that they may create their own residence.Managing and keeping a watch of the garden regularly, doing nessecary changes will keep the number of birds increasing.

Easy availability of food sources, well built nest boxes, well positioned feeders, suitable mating and nesting conditions will definitely attract a wide range of visitors to the garden. Some common residents of a garden are  Dunnocks, Jays, Sparowhawks, Green woodpeckers, Siskins and Woodpegions. Among these Green  woodpeckers are a rare visitor to a garden. They are mainly seen when the ground is frozen and generally feeds upon fallen apple and berry seeds.

Health of a bird should also be kept in mind in order to increase the population in a garden.Feeders should be regularly fertilized and  moldy seeds should be removed in order to reduce the risk of spreading diseases.They should be cleaned more frequently and kept pace with the increasing number of birds.A detailed study of the birds should also be made in order to suspect any illness or abnormality in their behavior.The nest boxes should also be cleaned especially in the winter by removing worn out nests and cleaning the boxes with hot water.This kills paracites and keeps the boxes clean.They should then be attached in perfect position.A slight change in the location and type of nest boxes can change the mood of the birds.