Kent McMillan, Ozark, MO Use several different types of birdfeeders and fill them with different things and you will attract many different species of birds. Christina Oldrid, North Providence, RI Grow a meadow as small or large as space allows of wildflowers. Melanie Paholich, Kittaning, PA Put corn out for wild turkeys Patricia Plaster, Brentwood, NH Fresh fruit and nuts. Most big birds like peanuts. Quaker Oats is another good draw.
Sweet corn is liked by all or just some fresh cranberries on a string.
You have to keep trying different seed types and combinations. Don't be discouraged, if you don't have a flock in a few months. It has taken us about 3 years to really build a following. My best tip is water. Luci Roberts, Rockville, MD Fix your birdfeeder so that the squirrels can't get into it.