Things You'll Need:
- Bird feeder
- Birdbath
- Bird food
- Binoculars
- Camera with a telephoto lens
- Bird Guide
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Step 1
Watch wild birds early in the morning or late in the afternoon when they forage for food.
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Step 2
Listen for songbirds. You will know when they are nearby, which is when you should look out the window.
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Step 3
Keep your binoculars near the backyard window. If you have a camera dedicated to bird watching, leave it near the window also. If you go out to the patio to watch birds, don't forget your binoculars and camera.
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Step 4
Hang bird feeders near a window.Get a few birdfeeders. Hang them where the feeding birds will be safe from predators (like cats). Consider hanging them near a window for up-close bird watching.
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Step 5
Consider hanging birdfeeders loaded with different types of birdseeds to attract different kinds of birds.
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Step 6
Install a birdbath near the birdfeeders. Bathing birds are always fun to watch.
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Step 7
Birds bathing in the sprinklersSet the yard sprinklers to go off at dawn. If the water hits some tree branches, chances are some early birds will take advantage by bathing in the artificial rain.
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Step 8
Use a bird guide to familiarize yourself with the local and migratory birds. Note which ones you've already entertained in your backyard.










Comments
leannec71 said
on 5/8/2008 Great tips I enjoy watching birds in my yard.