Bird-friendly gardens provide food, shelter, and water sources that attract native birds, enriching your outdoor space and local biodiversity.

Planting for Food and Shelter

Choose native flowering plants, shrubs, and trees that offer nectar, seeds, and insects.

Dense foliage and layered planting provide safe nesting and roosting sites.

Providing Water Sources

Install shallow birdbaths or ponds with gentle edges to attract drinking and bathing birds.

Regularly clean and refill to maintain hygiene and availability.

Avoiding Hazards

Minimize use of pesticides and herbicides that harm birds and their food supply.

Keep cats indoors or supervised to protect birds from predation.

Seasonal Considerations

Incorporate plants that flower and fruit at different times to provide resources year-round.

Adjust water availability to meet changing seasonal needs of local bird populations.