Everything your backyard birds will love! These items will enhance your yard by bringing beautiful birds.
I love watching birds in my backyard. I’m from Illinois so my usual birds at my feeders are robins or Cardinals. It’s so peaceful watching them hang out around the feeder or go for a quick bath in the bird bath. I’m always in my yard doing anything garden related so they always see my around. One time, there was a baby bird in my yard that came right up to me. I don’t know if it was able to fly yet or not but it hopped into my hand that I put on the ground. I felt like a Disney princess haha! It was the sweetest thing ever, it hopped up on my shoulders to to hang out with me. 
Here’s a picture of the baby bird^^
Birds are an important part of our environment so I like to take care of them as much as I can. I also love waking up to their songs. There’s nothing like waking up on a nice morning with the window open with a slight breeze coming in plus the sun shining and the birds chirping. ☀️🐦
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Bird Feeders
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Supplemental Food: Especially during harsh weather conditions or when natural food sources are scarce, bird feeders provide a consistent and reliable food source for birds. This is particularly crucial during winter months when insects and plants may be less available.
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Biodiversity Support: Bird feeders attract a variety of bird species, contributing to biodiversity in local ecosystems. This can help maintain balanced populations of birds and other organisms, which is essential for a healthy environment.
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Wildlife Observation: Bird feeders offer a unique opportunity for people to observe birds up close and learn about their behaviors, habits, and interactions. This can foster a greater appreciation for nature and wildlife conservation efforts.
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Research and Monitoring: Bird feeders can be used as tools for scientific research and monitoring of bird populations. Researchers can collect data on bird species present, their abundance, and their distribution, which can inform conservation strategies and contribute to our understanding of ecological dynamics.
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Educational Tool: Bird feeders provide a hands-on educational experience for people of all ages. They can be used in schools, nature centers, and homes to teach about bird identification, biology, and ecology, as well as broader concepts like the importance of habitat preservation and environmental stewardship.
Overall, bird feeders play a significant role in supporting both the natural world and human appreciation and understanding of it.
Metal solar weatherproof bird feeder
Adorable solar bird feeder. Comes in blue (pictured) or bronze. The way it lights up is so cool and will make a great addition to your garden.
Acrylic window bird feeder
Unique bird feeder that suctions to a window so you can get an up close experience. I love this one, I have it on my window by my kitchen so when I cook, I watch the wildlife!
Waterproof Lantern design with a post
The colors on this feeder are something else. It looks so pretty lit up at night. This bird feeder has a post to just stand up from the ground, so no need to worry about hanging it.
Solar powered outdoor smart feeder bird camera
This is genuinely a different take on bird feeders. Wherever you are you can check in on your little backyard birdies. Click on the link above to see all the amazing specs on this bird feeder.
Bird Baths
Bird baths are important to birds for several reasons:
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Hydration: Birds need water for drinking, just like any other living creature. Bird baths provide a readily accessible source of clean water, especially during hot weather or in areas where natural water sources may be scarce.
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Bathing and Plumage Maintenance: Birds regularly bathe to keep their feathers clean and in good condition. Bathing helps remove dirt, dust, and parasites from their feathers, which is crucial for maintaining insulation and waterproofing. Bird baths offer a safe and shallow space for birds to splash around and clean themselves.
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Cooling Off: During hot weather, birds may use bird baths to cool off and regulate their body temperature. Splashing in the water or simply wetting their feathers can help birds stay cool and avoid overheating.
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Social Interaction: Bird baths can also serve as social gathering spots for birds. Multiple birds may gather around a bird bath, providing opportunities for socializing, establishing dominance hierarchies, and engaging in courtship displays.
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Attracting Birds: Just like bird feeders, bird baths attract a variety of bird species to your yard or garden. Providing water in addition to food can increase the diversity of birds that visit your property, enhancing your bird-watching experience and supporting local bird populations.
Overall, bird baths play a vital role in supporting the health, hygiene, and well-being of birds, while also offering opportunities for observation and enjoyment for bird enthusiasts.
Polyresin antique outdoor solar powered bird bath
The color on this bird bath would beautifully stand out in your garden. It is solar powered too. Click the link to see all the details on it!
Metal bird bath with trellis
This bird bath has a few different design options in the link. It is a great way to showcase your climbing plants while also giving the birds somewhere to bathe and play. Refer to my other article on climbing plants for this topic! Note: keep in mind this trellis is 57” tall
Pink Glass bird bath with metal stake
There are a few other color options like blue, red, multicolored and more. Easy to clean glass bowl.
Metal bird bath, feeder and planter
Unique, all in one for the birds! Water bath on the top, bird feeder in the middle and on the bottom a planter where you can pant whatever you would like. This stakes into the ground and is designed so nicely to fit right in to your garden space.
Bird houses
Birds need birdhouses, also known as nesting boxes, for several reasons:
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Shelter and Protection: Birdhouses provide birds with a safe and secure place to build their nests and raise their young. They offer protection from predators, harsh weather conditions, and disturbances.
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Nesting Sites: Many bird species have specific requirements for their nesting sites, including the size and shape of the cavity, the height above ground, and the location in relation to other environmental features. Birdhouses can help fulfill these requirements in areas where natural nesting sites are limited or unavailable.
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Breeding Success: Suitable nesting sites are essential for successful breeding and raising offspring. Birdhouses can increase the breeding success of birds by providing them with appropriate nesting opportunities, leading to healthier populations over time.
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Conservation: For some bird species, habitat loss and degradation have reduced the availability of natural nesting sites, such as tree cavities. Providing birdhouses can help mitigate the impacts of habitat loss and support the conservation of bird populations, especially in urban and suburban areas.
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Observation and Education: Birdhouses offer bird enthusiasts the opportunity to observe nesting behavior and monitor bird populations up close. This can contribute to scientific research, conservation efforts, and educational programs aimed at raising awareness about birds and their habitats.
Overall, birdhouses play a crucial role in supporting bird populations by providing them with essential shelter and nesting opportunities, especially in environments where natural habitat features are scarce or declining.
Resin bird house water and sun proof
This birdhouse in insanely adorable. I love the cottage house feel to it.
Pine wood outdoor bird house
This bird house has a nice log cabin look to it. It’s natural pine wood with 5 separate rooms!
Large copper colored castle bird home
This bird house has 4 separate rooms and has a 3-prong stake. This one is also from a small business.
Hanging distressed wood bird house
The green on this bird house makes it stand out, it is such a subtle and cute green color. This one is popular on Amazon.
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are attracted to a variety of items that you can easily incorporate into your backyard to encourage their presence. Here are some backyard items that hummingbirds love:
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Hummingbird Feeders: These specialized feeders are designed to hold a sugar water solution that mimics the nectar found in flowers, which is a primary food source for hummingbirds. Opt for feeders with bright red colors to attract hummingbirds, and choose ones with multiple feeding ports to accommodate several birds at once.
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Native Flowers: Planting a variety of native flowering plants is a great way to attract hummingbirds to your backyard. Hummingbirds are particularly fond of brightly colored tubular flowers, such as trumpet vine, bee balm, salvia, fuchsia, and cardinal flower. Choose a mix of flowers that bloom at different times throughout the growing season to provide a continuous nectar source.
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Water Features: Hummingbirds enjoy bathing and may be attracted to shallow water sources such as birdbaths, misters, or shallow ponds. Adding a water feature to your backyard not only provides drinking and bathing opportunities for hummingbirds but also enhances the overall aesthetics of your outdoor space.
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Perches and Shelter: Hummingbirds need perches for resting between feeding and for keeping watch over their territory. You can place small branches or decorative perches near your feeders and flowering plants to provide convenient resting spots for hummingbirds. Additionally, providing natural or artificial shelter, such as trees, shrubs, or hanging baskets, can offer protection from predators and inclement weather.
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Insect Habitats: Hummingbirds supplement their diet with insects and spiders, especially during the breeding season when they need extra protein. By creating habitats that attract insects, such as planting native trees and shrubs, maintaining a diverse garden, and avoiding pesticide use, you can indirectly attract hummingbirds to your backyard.
By incorporating these items into your backyard, you can create a welcoming environment for hummingbirds and enjoy their presence throughout the year. Remember to maintain cleanliness and refill feeders regularly to keep hummingbirds coming back to your yard.
Red saucer hummingbird feeders
This 2 pack of hummingbird feeders is the simple setup that hummingbirds love. I have these for my hummers and they love it. Although I do recommend getting ant moats if ants are a common problem where you live. Where i live, I definitely have a lot of ants.
Mason jar hummingbird feeder
This cute little mason jar would look so cute hung up on a tree branch or shepherds hook!
Glass hummingbird feeder
This feeder doesn’t only come in pink! They also have blue, green, purple or red too. This one also comes with an ant moat so that’s a plus.
Smart Hummingbird feeder with AI Recognition
This high tech feeder is pretty cool. Similar to the regular bird feeder above, It can notify you when there is motion, it’s solar powered, weatherproof and it has many more good features.
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