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Have
you ever wondered why so many people enjoy bird watching? Wild birds
can be beautiful, playful, and very amusing to watch. In fact,
watching birds may contribute to lower blood pressure and help reduce
anxiety and stress.

Inviting
wild birds into your yard and providing a hospitable environment for
them can even lead to a reduced number of mosquitoes and other pests
around your home.

Knowing
that having wild birds around your home can produce such positive
results for you, you may wonder how to encourage these fine feathered
fellows to spend their time around your home. There is an effective
formula that has helped countless bird lovers attract a variety of
birds.

The
first and most important element is food. Birds need a food source
before they will spend their time in any location. If you hope to
attract a certain type of bird, you will need to know their preferred
food type and keep plenty of it on hand.

Putting
food in several locations around your property will ensure that there
is enough for all of the birds and that they have their choice of
eating locations. Be sure to keep the feeders clean and accessible
to the birds; if they are unable to find food they will go elsewhere.

Shelter
is another essential component to your bird watching plan. You can
find a huge variety of nesting boxes and decorative birdhouses
suitable for most types of birds. Decorative birdhouses are
especially popular with serious aviary enthusiasts.

There
is something magical and very entertaining about watching birds build
nests and raise families in the birdhouse that you hand-selected
because it looks like a miniature version of your own house.
Decorative birdhouses are a great way to put a little of your own
personality into your bird watching hobby.

Water
is the last part of your bird-attracting plan. Birds are attracted
to the sound of running water, so a birdbath with a small fountain in
the middle is perfect. Birds need a reliable source of water in
order to drink and bathe, so be sure to keep your birdbath in good
working order and free of fallen leaves and other obstructions.

It’s
very important to give birds their space and privacy, especially when
they are nesting. If their decorative birdhouses or food sources are
too close to your house, the birds may become frightened by your
movements. Do your best to observe them from a distance without
disturbing their natural activities.

A
fun way to do this is with the use of one-way mirrors. Birds love
looking at themselves in mirrors, so try hanging a one-way mirror
with a perch on one of your windows. The birds will come and perch
to look at their reflections and you can watch them through the
mirror without frightening them.

Birds
are a delightful source of fun and enjoyment, and by providing them
with a hospitable environment you may even be helping to keep certain
species going strong. With a little planning and a few basic
supplies, you can attract birds onto your property that will keep
coming back year after year.