You'll need one Tally Sheet per Count Period to keep a record of your sightings. Use a current edition. Old guides can be confusing because bird names and ranges sometimes change over the years. Helpful extras Bird bath or water dispenser . A variety of birds are attracted to water, including some species that seldom visit feeders.
Many birds find dripping or running water to be irresistable.
If your feeders are near your window, you probably can identify most visitors with your naked eye. However, distant birds might be tricky to identify, and even nearby birds are more fun to watch with a good pair of binoculars. Calendar with clearly marked Count Days . At the beginning of the FeederWatch season select your Count Days, mark them on a calendar, and then stick with them.