This allows fast access for wildlife near the ground as well as good overhead cover once the animal is inside the brush or rock pile. The amount of cover you can provide will depend on the size of your yard. Even the smallest yard can hold a bird box and a few bushes that provide shelter for smaller species of wildlife. Water Water is critical if you want to attract wildlife to your yard. Habitat that appears good may be unused if no water is nearby.
Water is necessary for drinking and is sometimes used for bathing.
It is also important as a breeding site for frogs and other amphibians. Bats and birds often seek water not only for drinking but also because it attracts the insects they eat. Water can be provided in a number of ways. A suspended birdbath will protect birds from cats and other predators. A dripping hose or shallow dish placed near bushy cover can supply water for small mammals, reptiles, and butterflies.