Befriend a Bird!

Birds are amazing creatures and seem to fascinate all of us (especially young children!) with their ability to fly. My toddler will sit by the window and watch birds for long stretches of time. I don't blame him!
Birds are not only beautiful to look at and nice to hear, but can be beneficial to your yard and garden as well! Birds fertilize the soil with their droppings and can help the soil as they scratch around searching for food. Many birds eat insects that are garden pests and some birds help to pollinate plants! All of this work at no charge to you!
All you need to do is provide them a good place to eat and relax. Shrubs and plants that provide seeds and berries are a great addition to anyone's yard (as long as you don't mind sharing some of your food with your feathered friends!)-- especially shrubs that will provide winter forage for birds! Here in the west, snowberry is a great option for winter-berries to attract birds. Bird feeders are also a great option to provide a constant source of bird seed. Birds also need a source of water, as well as a safe place to call home. Thick evergreen shrubs or a birdhouse will usually do the trick.
Looking for a birdhouse for your feathered friends? Look no further! My uncle makes all natural feeders and birdhouses so that birds will want to hang out at your house! Check out his website here.