I read somewhere that birds eat 10 times their weight in food everyday. Just put it out and they'll come. The best part of it is that you don't have to wait until Spring.
Wild birds are here in Georgia year round.
Though some breeds will migrate, others would rather hang around old territory. You can choose what types of birds you want to cater to by what seed and feeder combinations you place in your yard. The following is general information on what type feeders each species prefers. These are feeders that are close to the ground and are little more than a wood shelf with drainage. Some folks will simply scatter the seeds on the ground but it's best to have a platform that drains rather than solid ground so seeds and bird droppings don't mix.