Why Feed The Birds?

If the photo on the left isn't enough to convince you...

There are many different reasons to feed the birds. Perhaps you live in a new development, and most of the wildlife habitat was bulldozed, so you choose to put up bird feeders to mitigate the loss. Or perhaps you are sensitive to many kinds of chemicals, and you know that attracting lots of insect-eating birds to your landscape may alleviate the need to use insecticides in your garden. Or maybe you have young children that could use an introduction to the wonders of Nature. Or perhaps you or someone you care about is no longer mobile enough to go on bird-watching treks, and you'd like to find a way to bring Nature up close. Or maybe....

Please come visit the following pages for specific information on using bird feeders in your garden.

Setting The Table For Birds

Different Types Of Food

Cleanliness, Feeder Placement, Pests, Other Issues