The biggest factor in determining how many birds you will attract to your location is where you live.
Take a look in wildlife magazines to see which birds are in your geographic area right now.You could even local bird watchers if they can provide some information regarding which birds you can expect to find. Libraries will have books with useful information on migration, on the routes that some birds take in their migration which will affect which birds are in your area. Also, take photos of birds you see locally and compare them to bird spotting guides. It is certain that the birds you see will have much more in depth information on them than the ivory billed woodpecker does.
Put Water Out for Birds
Obviously, finding a source of water is important for birds. A bath or a pool, no matter whether it’s big or small or stone or plastic, will attract many bird families right away. You may attract even wild ducks and geese. Although attracting an ivory billed woodpecker might be hoping for a little too much.
Put Out Food
Find a place where birds can pick up some bread, bird seeds, or any other foodstuff they might like. Every bird, even the ivory billed woodpecker, has to feed some time. This will increase the possibility of them coming to your garden. Another option is to try corn. Particularly effective types of seeds that most birds prefer are sun-flower seeds. They are easy to find, and cheap as well. Certain birds prefer certain foods. Once you know the type of food the bird in your area likes, use that.
Follow these steps and you should have a garden buzzing with wildlife this summer. And if you do attract an ivory billed woodpecker, be sure to tell the scientists.
