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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the Birds
For the Birds
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Backyard Bird Feeding
Feeder Selection
Placement
Durability
Food Capacity
How Many Birds
Birds Attracted by Various Feeders and Foods
Uninvited Guests at the Birdfeeder
Questions about Feeding Wild Birds
When is the best time to start?
When’s the best time to stop?
Is it best to stop feeding hummingbirds after Labor Day?
How long does it take for birds to find a feeder?
My feeder is full of seeds. I haven’t seen a bird in months. Am I doing something wrong?
Will birds’ feet stick to metal feeders and perches in the wet winter weather?
Do wild birds need grit?
Can birds choke on peanut butter?
Won’t suet go bad in the summer?
What is hummingbird nectar? Do hummers need nectar fortified with vitamins and minerals?
How can I avoid bees at my hummingbird feeder?
How close to my window can I put a feeder?
Is cracked corn coated with a red dye safe to use?
I bought a bag of sunflower seeds early in the spring. Over the summer I first noticed worms, then moths. What can I do to keep the bugs out?
Homes for Birds
Birds You Can Attract to Nest Boxes
Bluebirds
American Robins
Chickadees, Nuthatches and Titmice
Brown Creepers and Prothonotary Warblers
Wrens
Tree and Violet-green Swallows
Barn Swallows and Phoebes
Purple Martins
Flycatchers
Woodpeckers
Owls
Selecting a House
Materials
Design
Nest Box Dimensions
Ventilation
Drainage
Entrance Hole
Accessibility
Limiting Predator Access
Bird House Placement
Protection from Predators
Cats
Dogs
Squirrels
Raccoons and Opossums
Snakes
House Sparrows and Starlings
House Wrens
Insects
Attracting Birds
Landscaping for Birds
Benefits of Landscaping for Birds
Increased Wildlife Populations
Energy Conservation
Soil Conservation
Natural Beauty
Wildlife Photography
Birdwatching
Natural Insect Control
Food Production
Property Value
Habitat for Kids
Basics of Landscaping for Birds
Food
Water
Shelter
Diversity
Four Seasons
Arrangement
Protection
Hardiness Zones
Soils and Topography
Plants for Wild Birds
Conifers
Grasses and Legumes
Nectar-producing Plants
Summer-fruiting Plants
Fall-fruiting Plants
Winter-fruiting Plants
Nut and Acorn Plants
How to Get Started
Set Your Priorities
Use Native Plants When Possible
Draw a Map of Your Property
Get Your Soil Tested
Review the Seven Plant Habitat Components
Talk to Resource Experts
Develop Your Planting Plan
Implement Your Plan
Maintain Your Plan
And Finally ..
Protecting Bird Habitat
Additional Resources
Books
Web Sites
Disclaimer
