174438 1155 Pets Backyard Wildlife true Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:20:12 -0700 /system/videos/5/38/44/17/174438.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, environment, ecology, eco-friendly How To Make Your Backyard a Bird Haven http://www.howcast.com/videos/174438-How-To-Make-Your-Backyard-a-Bird-Haven http://www.howcast.com/videos/174438-How-To-Make-Your-Backyard-a-Bird-Haven/edit approved 131 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=174438"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=174438" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 14 texcuda http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2487 false false false 67905 1 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/34.jpg Identify plants & trees Identify which plants and trees in your yard already attract local birdlife.

]]> 67906 2 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/41.jpg Add native trees, bushes, & flowers Add native trees, bushes, and flowers that provide seeds, berries, or nectar for wild birds. Consult your state’s horticultural or Audubon society for suggestions, or ask a local nursery.

]]> 67907 3 55 Tip Think twice before getting rid of dead or dying branches and stumps, which provide shelter to many birds. Consider adding logs to your landscaping.

]]> 67908 4 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/64.jpg Include water in your yard Include water in your yard—a birdbath, fountain, stream, or pond will do the trick.

]]> 67909 5 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/70.jpg Replace lawn w/ wildflower meadow Consider replacing some of your lawn with a wildflower meadow. Even a small patch of wildflowers and tall grass will attract wild birds.

]]> 67910 6 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/80.jpg Hang bird feeders Hang bird feeders close to trees so birds can be sheltered—and ideally in sight of a window, so you can enjoy watching them.

]]> 67911 7 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/90.jpg Build or buy a birdhouse Build or buy a birdhouse and then put it up. Check with your local library, fish and wildlife department, or Audubon group to see what birdhouses suit your local species.

]]> 67912 8 101 Tip Keep your cats inside. It is estimated that house cats cause up to 100 million bird deaths each year in the U.S.

]]> 67913 9 108 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174438/108.jpg Leave nests in place If a bird builds a nest in your yard, leave it in place even after the babies have flown. The birds might return next year.

]]> 67914 10 117 Fact A study by the National Audubon Society showed that many common birds, from meadowlarks to field sparrows, have recently suffered major population declines.

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