Step three is to select accessories for your bird feeders. These accessories help mount your feeders either by hanging them from a branch, mounting them on a pole or hanging feeders from shepherd’s hooks. Some bird feeders can even be window mounted.

When selecting the appropriate mount for your feeder consider where the feeder will be located relative to the wind. Bird feeders that are pole-mounted are less likely to sway than other types.

Other accessories that will also enhance your bird feeding experience include bird houses and bird baths. Bird houses, along with feeders, ensure that birds will be attracted to your yard all year around. Bird baths can attract species that do not visit your feeders, but frequent your yard for shelter or nesting sites.

To learn more about bird feeding accessories, visit the NBFS Bird Habitat page.