Backyard Bird Feeder Basics

A bird feeder outside the kitchen window brings color and life to every morning.

Start with sunflower seed

Black oil sunflower seed attracts the most species.

Place it wisely

Put feeders within three feet of a window or more than ten feet away to prevent collisions.

Keep it clean

Wash feeders every couple of weeks to keep birds healthy.

Add water

A birdbath brings in birds that never visit the feeder.

Keep a list

Jotting down visitors makes it a fun year-round hobby.