Provide food sources like bird feeders with high-fat seeds, suet, and nuts. Ensure fresh water is available by using a heated birdbath or regularly changing the water.
Plant evergreen trees and shrubs to offer shelter from harsh weather. Leave seed heads on plants like coneflowers and sunflowers for birds to feed on during winter.
Avoid using pesticides and herbicides in your garden as they can harm birds. Clean bird feeders regularly to prevent the spread of diseases among bird populations.
Create brush piles with fallen branches and twigs to provide additional shelter for birds. Install roosting boxes or birdhouses to offer safe nesting spots during the colder months.
Consider adding native plants to your garden as they attract local bird species. Minimize garden maintenance to allow natural habitats like leaf litter to remain for foraging birds.
Stay observant and enjoy the winter visitors to your bird-friendly garden. Keep a journal to note the different bird species you see and the behaviors they exhibit during the season.