The Best Way to Attract Stunning Birds to Your Texas Yard

Imagine looking out your window, seeing a diverse sea of vibrant colors and beautiful chirping. In Texas, there is a huge variety of native birds that offer a treat not only to the eyes but to the ears as well.

The trick is knowing how and when to attract these rare birds to your feeder in your yard. Thanks to Avian Report, we have a pretty good idea of where to start.

How to Attract Birds to Your Bird Feeder in Texas

Look, there's an art to drawing birds of all kinds to your backyard feeders. You can't just throw some seed on the ground and hope for the best. Sure, that might grab the attention of some common birds, but if you want the real beauties, then keep reading.

First of all, consistency is key. If you are sporadic with refilling your feeder, then birds will begin to lose interest in depending on your yard as a food source. Also, bushes and trees will attract even more birds, so try to position your feeders near some nature.

What Should You Include In Your Texas Bird Feeders?

Honestly, your grocery-store birdseed is a good bet for generic filler in your bird feeder. This can help attract a wide variety of birds, but if you want a specific species, then listen close.

Say you wish to gaze upon the vibrant colors of the blue jay. You'll want large tube feeders with a cage for suet. Stick to sunflower seeds, cracked corn, fruit, and millet if you want to spot some blue jays in your yard.

Perhaps the king of knock-knock jokes, the woodpecker, is more your speed. Fret not, simply install some nectar feeders and suet cages packed with peanuts, cracked corn, and mealworms. Yum.

Keep in mind that woodpeckers are known to be more aggressive towards other birds, so you may have to break up some schoolyard fights now and then.

Finally, if you want a relaxing morning with no fights, maybe the chickadee is a better fit for you. Luckily, (or unluckily) chickadees prefer a lot of the same food as woodpeckers, just without the nectar.

Keep scrolling to see the weirdest birds at Texas backyard feeders and how you can attract them.