{"id":6642,"date":"2018-04-24T19:55:46","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T19:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=6642"},"modified":"2023-11-03T15:36:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T19:36:01","slug":"backyard-habitat-birds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/backyard-habitat-birds\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Backyard Can Be a Haven for Wild Birds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">habitat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It\u2019s just three humble elements.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a style=\"color: #db801d!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/food-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food<\/a> + <a style=\"color: #00a3a3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/water-backyard-bird-habitat\/\">water<\/a> + <a style=\"color: #84a34f!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/shelter-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shelter<\/a> = <a style=\"color: #1160a6;\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/backyard-habitat-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">habitat<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your backyard habitat can be very simple. No matter the scale, each effort helps make a difference for generations of wild birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, there are unlimited reasons why you should create a haven for wild birds in your backyard. Here&#8217;s just a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The birds will reward you every day<\/strong>, year round, by visiting your feeder or bath. See these amazing creatures up close and at their best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are supporting the <strong>health and well-being of generations<\/strong> of wild birds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every backyard habitat matters! It&#8217;s one more piece of sanctuary restored. As natural habitation area is lost to development, all our micro-habitats link, backyard by backyard, across our county and our country. <strong>Together, we are making a difference.<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s a great <strong>family activity<\/strong> and it can be done on any budget. Every effort counts! Even the smallest hands can help make a difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start your backyard micro-habitat today or give the gift of Nature to someone you love!  A good first step: establish a bird bath.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To continue learning more about the three elements of a backyard habitat for wild birds, see our resource pages, <a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/food-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FOOD<\/a>, <a class=\"teal\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/water-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WATER<\/a> and <a class=\"green\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/shelter-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SHELTER<\/a>  (You can also click on the images below or find in top menu under &#8216;Resources &#8211; Habitat&#8217;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/food-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Habitat-FOOD-btn-sm.png\" alt=\"Habitat: The Backyard Naturalist's Guide to Your Backyard Habitat &amp; Food - one of three simple elements.\" class=\"wp-image-6664\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a class=\"teal\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/water-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Habitat-WATER-btn-sm.png\" alt=\"Habitat: The Backyard Naturalist's Guide to Your Backyard Habitat &amp; WATER - one of three simple elements.\" class=\"wp-image-6666\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a class=\"green\" href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/shelter-backyard-bird-habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheBYN-Habitat-SHELTER-btn-sm.png\" alt=\"Habitat: The Backyard Naturalist's Guide to Your Backyard Habitat &amp; SHELTER - one of three simple elements.\" class=\"wp-image-6669\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary, our goal is to help you maximize your joy and minimize your effort!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop by the store and tell us about your birds, backyard and budget. We&#8217;ll show you how to start your backyard haven and support birds and other native pollinators. Ultimately, we&#8217;ll be here at every step with practical advice and <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quality wild bird products<\/a>. Our advice is always free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s been our Mission for over 30 years. The Backyard Naturalist Team is here to help you. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We started The Backyard Naturalist store in 1989 with a mission: To inspire our community to appreciate and nurture the nature found in all our backyards by providing a sanctuary of food, water and shelter for wild birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ongoing, we\u2019re here to help you with your backyard habitat at every step with free advice and quality birding supplies that fit any budget. <a href=\"http:\/\/Kleins89.us1.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=82ff9a5d478e2b910e0dc7458&amp;id=9d35b4515e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/the-backyard-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Backyard Blog<\/a> for our latest news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For future inspiration on maintaining your backyard habitat (or taking things up a notch!) <a href=\"https:\/\/kleins89.us1.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"\">Subscribe to The Backyard Naturalist newsletter<\/a> (bi-weekly, usually) to get our best tips, seasonal habitat checklists and birding news delivered to your InBox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let us know how it\u2019s going!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post a photo of your backyard bird haven on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Backyard-Naturalist\/214435951041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our Facebook page<\/a>. Always, stop in or call us if you have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We learn from each other!<br>Debi and Mike Klein &amp; The Backyard Naturalist Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. You can see a photo of <a href=\"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our very first backyard habitat here<\/a>. It&#8217;s ok to keep it simple!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s three humble elements. Your backyard habitat can be very simple. 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