Attracting birds to your garden is not only fun, but also useful. Birds help to control insects, pollinate flowers and bring life to your outdoor space. Do you want to welcome more garden birds? In this blog we share the best tips to make your garden bird-friendly with the right birdhouses, feeders and bird food.
Create a bird-friendly environment
A varied and natural garden attracts the most birds. Provide a variety of plants, shrubs and trees for birds to hide and nest in. Native plants attract insects, which are a natural food source for many bird species. Avoid using pesticides, as these can be harmful to birds and their food sources.
Choose the right birdhouse
A well-placed birdhouse provides a safe nesting place for garden birds. Different bird species have different preferences:
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Great tits and blue tits prefer a birdhouse with an entrance hole of 28-32 mm.
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House sparrows and tree sparrows look for larger openings of 32-38 mm.
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Robins and wrens prefer to breed in a half-open nest box. Place the birdhouse in a quiet, sheltered spot, out of the wind and rain, at least two metres high. Make sure it is not in full sun and clean it annually.
The right bird food per season
Providing high-quality bird food is essential to attracting birds to your garden. Different types of bird food are suitable for different seasons:
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Winter : Fat balls, sunflower seeds, peanuts and energy-rich seed mixes help birds through the cold months.
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Spring and summer : Mealworms, dried insects and fruit mixes support the breeding season and the young birds.
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Fall : Nuts, berries and seed mixes help birds prepare for winter. Place bird food in a bird feeder or feeder to avoid waste and pollution.
A birdhouse in the right place
A bird feeder is ideal for attracting different types of birds. Hang it in a safe place, away from predators such as cats. An open field of vision helps birds to spot danger in time. Choose a hanging feeder or a standing feeding station, depending on the space in your garden.
Take care of water
Birds not only need food, but also water. A bird bath or bird drinker is a great way to help birds hydrate and clean themselves. Place the water bowl in a safe place and change it regularly to prevent disease.
Natural hiding places
In addition to a birdhouse, it is important to provide natural hiding places. Dense shrubs, trees and vines give birds a safe place to rest and shelter from predators and bad weather. Leave leaves and branches in the fall; this creates a natural environment in which birds can find food.
Prevent dangers to birds
A bird-friendly garden is not complete without taking into account possible dangers. Keep cats away as much as possible by placing feeding stations at safe heights. Prevent collisions with windows by using reflective stickers or special window films.
Patience and observation
It may take some time for birds to discover your garden, but with patience and consistency, you will have more and more feathered visitors. Observe which birds visit and adjust your bird feeders and nesting sites to attract more species.
With these tips you can transform your garden into a bird paradise. By offering a combination of food, water, nesting and hiding places, you make your garden attractive to different bird species.
