Landscaping
The Bird-Friendly Landscape
No matter what part of the Country you live in, there are things you can do on your own property to make it a better place for birds to be.
The best landscaping options feature native plantings and require little maintenance. Native plants don't require all the irrigation and spraying that other, non-native options do. Native plants also provide valuable bird food and shelter. Plus, since birds eat the berries and seeds from these plants, they'll help the plants spread and reseed.
Whatever plants you choose, try to provide a mixture of trees, shrubs, and cleared areas. Birds are attracted to "edges" where landscapes transition from cleared land to more wooded.
The Audubon Backyard Birdwatcher:
Birdfeeders and Bird Gardens
Online Resources
Guide to Landscaping for Birds
Landscaping for Birds
The bird friendly backyard
Living with Wildlife - Landscaping for Birds fromm Massachusetts Audobon.
Selecting trees and shrubs to attract birds
Landscaping to attract birds - Baltimore Bird Club
How to attract birds to your yard.
Attracting Bluebirds