Attracting Birds to Your Backyard

Birds need food, shelter, and water. Provide these to create a bird-friendly habitat.

Habitat Essentials

• Shelter: Evergreen shrubs (holly, camellia, photinia) for year-round cover.
• Food: Berry/nut/fruit-producing plants; feeders with black oil sunflower seed (less mess). Add suet and thistle feeders for variety.
• Water: Birdbaths or shallow dishes.

Local groups like Atlanta Audubon Society offer resources. A well-planned sanctuary keeps birds returning.