Remember first to wash them, bake them in an oven for 25-30 minutes at 250 degrees and then scatter them in small pieces in an open area of your yard safe from predators. Water is an attraction to birds. It is said that birds can hear the sound of running water from a mile away. Providing water for birds can be simple as adding a birdbath to your yard or installing a water feature, such as a pond. Birds need cover for nesting, to escape from harsh weather and to hide from predators.
Birds use small branches and twigs to build their nests.
If you have dense shrubbery or pine trees in your yard you have cover. If you want to add or enhance this, leave dead tree limbs or old hollow trees where they stand. When planning your garden in the spring, think about the birds and look for shrubs that will help them with their nesting needs. Provide these elements and watch the birds arrive. You will be surprised at the variety in your own region.