Use a variety of feeders
Offer black oil sunflower seeds
Provide nyjer seeds for finches
Add suet for woodpeckers and nuthatches
Keep feeders clean
Place feeders near cover like shrubs or trees
Put feeders in a quiet, safe location
Fill feeders consistently
Use fresh seed
Keep water nearby
Reduce pesticide use
Avoid letting seed get moldy or wet
Use platform feeders for ground-feeding birds
Use tube feeders for small songbirds
Add a birdbath
Keep cats away from feeders
Make feeders visible from the air
Be patient
Feed during early morning and late afternoon
Plant native trees and shrubs nearby