It’s nearly spring and I’ve started to hear various song birds again. Aside from listening to the water, the next best sound is that of birds. Do you want to attract birds to your yard?

The easiest way to attract birds is with bird feeders. Start with a tray type feeder as it will make it easier for the birds to find the food at first. They will either easily see the food or other birds feeding. To really enjoy watching the birds at your feeder I recommend getting a good bird watching book. Any large bookstore should carry them and you can probably get one for just your region of the country.

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In the some part of the US, it’s time to get your hummingbird feeders ready. In fact, in some places in the Southwest, you’ve already got hummingbirds visiting you (lucky you!).

For the rest of you…do you know where to hang your feeders? What kind of feeders are best? Do you know how to make your own feed without using chemicals and dyes?

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There are very few things as enjoyable as setting up a bird feeder and watching the activities of the different types of birds that come to feed. What birds come to your feeder will be in a large part determined by where you live. But even if you live in a city, you could be surprised by the occasional migrating bird that stops by for a quick meal. What type of feeder and what type of food you supply will also play a role in what birds you attract to your feeder.

When you first go looking for a bird feeder you will soon find there are almost as many choices as there are species of birds. There is a simple way of choosing a bird feeder though so don’t let the variety get you down. Deciding what the birds you want to visit your feeder eats is one part of the puzzle. Do you have squirrels in your yard that can steal the food? Also where will you be placing the feeder? Answering those three simple questions will get you on the right path in the beginning, now let’s look at some of the different types of feeders and narrow your choice down a little further.

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