How To Create A Backyard Bird Sanctuary

Several birds eating at a tubular bird feeder hanging over a brightly colored flower garden

To those of us who garden, our garden is our sanctuary providing an area of respite, peace, meditation and nourishment for the body and soul. So it comes as no surprise that many other creatures enjoy our gardens as well, not the least of which are the birds. While you may already get some bird visitors you can actually expand your backyard bird habitat to create a bird sanctuary at home. Read on to learn how to make your backyard a bird sanctuary. What to Include in a Bird Habitat Birds are fun to watch, but they bring much more than entertainment to the garden. Many types of birds are responsible for dispersing seeds of various plants, ensuring propagation of the species. Some bird species also help to carry pollen from one flower to another. Birds can also create a mess in their riotous gluttony to get at your berries, […]

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