First, take a nature walk around your property and consider your backyard from an animal's point of view. Sit quietly and observe wildlife that is currently in your backyard. They will show you where the beginnings of your backyard wildlife habitat already are. All wildlife need food, water, cover, and places to raise young in order to survive. Natural vegetation provides nuts, fruits, pollen, and nectar for birds, mammals, and insects.
Water is another necessity for wildlife.
Bird baths , water gardens, or small ponds enable birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians to drink and bathe. Running water seems to entice even more birds, so install a pump to drip water into baths or ponds. Your wildlife habitat should also provide a variety of cover where animals can hide from danger and raise their young. Witnessing the animal courtship and the arrival of new animal families will be the most rewarding aspect of your backyard wildlife habitat. With ingenuity, you can enhance opportunities for shelter.