As land development has increased, bird populations have decreased.1 Loss of habitat and natural food sources have caused some birds to become extinct, including a species of sharp-tailed grouse that has been lost forever.2 As many as 100 other bird species are now considered endangered or threatened.3 While you can’t stop progress, you can help support wild bird populations by creating an attractive habitat for them in your backyard.
Beautiful birds, such as cardinals, finches and robins, add color and music to the yard. Bird watching is relaxing, and coffee on the patio seems a little more enjoyable when accompanied by songbirds. While birds are delightful, they have much more to offer than aesthetics:
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Attract a wide variety of birds to your yard by providing them with basic needs: food, water and shelter. Pennington® Ultra wild bird blends offer high quality seed to attract a variety of beautiful birds to your yard. Some blends, such as Pennington® Ultra Nut & Fruit, also include special ingredients favored by specific birds, such as chickadees, cardinals and purple finches. Select a blend based on your region and the types of birds you want to attract. A small bird bath is a low-cost option as a water source for birds. Rinse and refill the bird bath often to encourage birds to return frequently. Make sure your feathered friends have plenty of shelter by planting trees, bushes and decorative grasses — welcoming habitats in which birds can hide, nest and breed.6
Feeding birds is fun and educational for the whole family. You can make simple bird feeders that provide wild birds with necessary fat and nutrients by using two main ingredients: Pennington® Wild Bird Food and lard:
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As bird populations increase in your backyard, you’ll enjoy learning more about them. Keep a pair of binoculars and a bird identification book handy, so you can watch and read about the new feathered creatures taking up residence in your garden. Whether you have a large farm or a small city yard, creating a bird habitat with food, water and shelter will help protect and nurture bird populations. The GardenTech® family of brands and the GardenTech blog are here to help you learn and enjoy the world around you.
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1. B. Yeoman, “What Do Birds Do for Us?,” Audubon, April 2013.
2. R. Marks, “Sharp-Tailed Grouse,” Natural Resources Conservation Service, February 2007.
3. Environmental Conservation Online System, “Summary of Listed Species Listed Populations and Recovery Plans,” U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, August 2017.
4. A. Rivas, “LiveGreen: The Benefits of Birds,” University of Nebraska Medical Center, July 2015.
5. USDA Forest Service, “Bird Pollination,” United States Department of Agriculture.
6. T. Ross, “Landscaping to Attract Birds,” Baltimore Bird Club.
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This post was last modified on 13/10/2023 13:58
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