{"id":6423,"date":"2018-04-21T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-21T15:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=6423"},"modified":"2023-11-03T23:57:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T03:57:29","slug":"food-backyard-bird-habitat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/food-backyard-bird-habitat\/","title":{"rendered":"Food: One of Three Simple Elements in Your Backyard Bird Habitat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Food<\/a> + Water<\/a> + Shelter<\/a> = Habitat<\/a><\/h1>\n
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food<\/h1>\n

Seeds, nuts, suets, insects, fruit or nectar<\/h2>\n

Wild birds\u2019 metabolisms demand maximum nutrition for least effort. Most backyard birds will eat seeds, but others may only eat fruit and insects.<\/p>\n

\"\"Food quality matters.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Start simple with healthy food and a clean feeder. (Hint, hint: Try fresh Black Oil Sunflower Seeds!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

We\u2019ll help you find the healthiest food for your backyard birds and show you how to entice new visitors. It’s ok to start small and just give it a go! Even the smallest effort helps your backyard birds.<\/p>\n

Each of our backyard habitats, no matter the scale of effort, can help make a difference for generations of wild birds. While natural habitat continues to be lost to development, our micro-habitats link, backyard by backyard, across our county, our state and our country. Together, we make a difference.<\/p>\n

Helpful Resources<\/h1>\n

Why Quality Food and Clean Feeders Matter<\/a><\/p>\n

Topics include:<\/strong>
\nWhy Feed Quality Seed to Wild Birds?
\nWhat is Best Quality Bird Seed?
\nBargain Seed isn\u2019t Always the Best Deal
\nHow to Buy and Store Premium Quality Bird Seeds
\nHow to Tell When Bird Seed Goes Bad
\nWhy Clean Feeders are Important
\nThe Easiest Way to Clean Your Bird Feeder
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\nThe Backyard Naturalist Seeds & Suets Menu<\/a><\/p>\n

Feeding Hummingbirds<\/span>
\nAttracting and Supporting Hummingbirds<\/a>
\nHummingbird Feeders We Recommend<\/a>
\nMake Your Own Hummingbird Nectar<\/a><\/p>\n

Feeding Wild Birds Year Round<\/h3>\n

Feeding Wild Birds in Summer? Oh, yeah!!!<\/a>
\nFeeding Birds During Winter<\/a><\/p>\n

Reasons to Start Your Habitat Today!<\/h2>\n

Why Feed Wild Birds? It Makes a World of Difference<\/a>
\nSupport your backyard birds and in return, they will bring you joy each day of the year!!!<\/p>\n

Why Birds Matter<\/a><\/p>\n

2018 is officially designated ‘Year of the Bird’!
\nTopics include:<\/strong>
\nWhy is 2018 ‘Year of the Bird’?
\nWhat is the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act(MBTA)?
\nWhy the Concern Now about the MBTA?
\nHow Wild Birds Bring Us Together
\nWhy Birds Matter to All of Us: Shared Experiences
\nCommitting to the Future
\nProtecting Wild Birds for Our Grandchildren and Their Grandchildren
\nHow to Find Out More About ‘Year of the Bird’ Activities<\/p>\n

Your Backyard Habitat Can Be a Haven for Generations of Wild Birds<\/a>
\nEven the smallest, most humble habitat contributes to the health and well-being of wild birds.<\/p>\n

Ready to Take Your Habitat to the Next Level?<\/h3>\n

Grow Native!<\/strong> Add native plants that provide desirable food year round!<\/p>\n

There are so many reasons to Grow Native!<\/em><\/p>\n