It is necessary to provide birds with food and shelter during all four seasons of the year. Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers that will provide year-round food and shelter. Arrangement Habitat components need to be properly arranged. Protection Birds should be protected from unnecessary mortality. When choosing the placement of bird feeders and nest boxes, consider their accessibility to predators.
Picture windows can be death traps for birds.
A network of parallel, vertical strings spaced 4 inches apart can be placed on the outside of windows to prevent this problem. You also should be cautious about the kinds of herbicides and pesticides used in your yard. They should be applied only when necessary and strictly according to label instructions. Make sure the plants you want are rated for the winter hardiness zone classification of your area. Soils and Topography Consult with your local garden center, university, or county extension office to have a soil test done for your yard.