Benefits Associated with Attracting Birds to Your Landscape
Janeth Duque
There are fond memories of find birds’ nests in the yard, and
watching eggs hatch. Additionally, the sounds of birds chirping
in the morning can provide a great natural alarm clock. There are
many pleasing benefits associated with birds in the landscape,
and with careful planning, it is possible to attract birds to the
landscape, providing you with many obvious benefits, and with
some that may not seem so easy to see. Attracting birds with
trees that provide shelter, offering food through feeders and
through certain plants, and by make the landscape an altogether
inviting place, is a fairly easy thing to do, and with a little
planning, you can reap all the benefits that grow out of actively
inviting birds to be a part of your landscape.
Increased wildlife population. Biodiversity has been shown to be
a very important part of our ecology. By inviting bird
populations into your yard, you are encouraging this necessary
part of our ecosystem. If you have a good landscaping plan to
attract birds, you are likely to double the number of birds on
your property.
Soil conservation. Landscape plants that birds like, such as
trees, shrubs, and some flowers, actually help retain soil.
Additionally, when birds cause some fruits to fall to the ground,
they provide organic sources of compost and mulch. These things
help reduce soil erosion and increase the number of nutrients in
the soil.
Energy conservation. Conserving energy results directly in
savings in the pocketbook. When you conserve energy with well
thought out landscaping, you will save money in costs to heat and
cool your home. Birds are attracted to large trees, and so if you
carefully plan where to place trees like large evergreens and
hardwoods, you can provide shelter for the birds and keep your
home better protected from the elements.
Birdwatching. Birding is fast becoming one of the more popular
hobbies in the United States. This is because it can be very
relaxing to watch birds. Additionally, it can be a lot of fun to
identify species and check off the species you see in the yard.
Birdwatching also makes a great family activity. You can spend
quality time with your family, while teaching your children to
appreciate and enjoy nature. Some birdwatchers report a count of
over 190 different species visiting their yards.
Wildlife photography. This is another great hobby that allows
people time to enjoy nature. Studies have been done that prove
the efficacy of nature in helping mental health and helping
people for connected and a better sense of self. There is no need
for professional equipment. Most of the fun is just snapping
pictures. Then a scrapbook can be made of bird pictures, and this
can result in a great sense of accomplishment.
Natural insect control. Insects can be somewhat annoying, and
birds eat insects. By designing a landscape that attracts birds,
you will find that they come and quite often eat the insects that
plague your enjoyment in your yard. Without resorting to possibly
harmful pesticides, you can control the insect populations in
your yard.
Natural beauty. Birds are a part of the natural habitat. This
means that when you create a natural landscape design that
attracts birds, you are enjoying a more natural state. As
mentioned before, many studies find a correlation to feelings of
wellbeing and exposure to nature. You can improve your quality of
life by creating a nature-filled landscape that includes birds.
Increased property value. Your carefully designed landscape
provides more than just value for birds and intrinsic value for
you. Property values go up when attractive landscaping is
present. When you have an attractive home, it is worth more in
hard cash. This means that carefully chosen plants can not only
enhance your enjoyment of a home by attracting birds, but can
cause an increase in the amount of money you can expect to get
when you decide to sell.
Child development. Having a natural-looking habitat that attracts
birds can also attract children. It makes an interesting place
for children to play. Plus, it can help them develop a lifelong
love of nature, conservation, and wildlife. This betters the
world for the future and is part of helping your children become
a more rounded people who enjoy doing more than just sitting in
front of the TV or computer.
James Wood is a writer for Lawn Mowers
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