Other fruiting shrubs, such as dogwoods and viburnums, are important natural food sources for many fruit eating birds, like robins and cedar waxwings. You can learn more about these types of shrubs on our Flowering and Fruiting Shrubs page of our online catalog. Water Birds need water all year. They need it not only for drinking, but also for preening to keep their feathers in top shape. Clean feathers are essential for keeping birds healthy and in optimal condition for flying.
Nothing seems to attract birds to a backyard or garden more than water.
Birdbath Four Season Bird Bath with Heater. We really like this four season bird bath. It has a rough surface, which birds can easily cling to. The very small birds, like chickadees and finches, won't use birdbaths with slippery surfaces for fear of drowning. If they can't confidently get their footing, they're less likely to use the birdbath.