Find an area a few feet away from protective cover.
Birds use dense tangles of shrubbery or trees as places to hide from predators.
If your yard has no cover, create some by planting shrubs or small trees. If you live where the ground is already frozen, make a brush pile of old tree limbs. Look for a sunny, calm location. The east or south side of your house will probably offer the most protection from cold, northerly winds. If you have no sheltered areas, consider putting up a fence or hedgerow.