You'll also want to make sure that you have suitable types of plants in your garden that will also attract birds.

Once you have all your attraction feeders set up, you'll want to make sure you have a clear view of all of them. Ensure no branches or other obstacles block your view from wherever you set up your bird-watching location.

You'll want to do all this before the birds come into feed, as any unexpected change in their environment tends to disrupt their feeding patterns.

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