If you offer these four things, you have the best chance of attracting the most birds. To know if you have these elements on your property, you need to think from a bird's point of view. It is challenging and informative to try to think like another animal. It helps you be more sensitive to the needs of all other living things and is a great eye-opener to the principles of conservation. As we briefly look at the four main needs of birds, we will also be constantly referring to the concept of diversity.
Nature is built upon a multitude of complex interdependencies.
The more your yard can begin to reflect the variety of the natural world within a small area, the better it will support birds and other wildlife. Making a property attractive to birds through diversity will automatically make it attractive to many other types of wildlife, for they also depend upon a diversity of habitats. It is hard to directly affect the amount of animal food on your property, but you can easily add to the plant food and this will, in turn, attract animals. We have suggested a variety of plant groups to create diversity, such as grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees, all of which provide food for birds. In addition, of course, we have many bird feeders.