What could be more beautiful than having the experience of watching colorful birds from your window everyday? Birds are wonderful creatures that add color and life to your otherwise dull backyard. More and more people are turning their backyard into a haven for colorful wild birds by using different kinds of bird feeders to attract different kinds of birds.

Identifying different types of bird feeders is not difficult. There are four basic designs for feeders. Ground feeders are flat and open and have a screened bottom. They should be placed a few feet away from trees so that the birds can fly away when approached by predators. Tube feeders are cylindrical and have openings to allow the birds to access the seeds with their beaks. Suet feeders are shaped typically like houses and are usually hung, while hopper feeders, which are also typically shaped like houses, can be hung or placed on a post. Thistle feeders on the other hand, are designed with very small holes for birds with small beaks and are usually hung. Hummingbird feeders are also great to have if you intend to attract these beautiful birds to your backyard. It is a good idea to have a few hummingbird feeders to attract more of the species. You will need to use sugar water and change it weekly.

Use several different types of feeders in your backyard and place them at different heights and locations to attract different kinds of birds and turn your backyard into a bird haven. Bird watching is a wonderful experience especially when you can do it in your own backyard with your friends and family. What could be more relaxing than lying on your lawn chair sipping lemonade and watching colorful birds enjoying your kindness.