Provide black oil sunflower seeds
Offer safflower seeds
Use platform feeders or hopper feeders
Place feeders near shrubs or trees for cover
Keep feeders filled consistently
Provide fresh water in a birdbath
Add a heated birdbath in winter
Plant native berry-producing shrubs
Plant dense evergreen trees or shrubs
Avoid pesticides and herbicides
Keep cats indoors
Offer nesting materials like twigs and grasses
Maintain a quiet, sheltered feeding area
Clean feeders regularly
Leave some natural brush or thickets nearby