Benefits of Attracting Birds!

It can be a lot of work to attract backyard birds, but doing so can offer many benefits beyond just enjoying these colorful visitors.

Benefits of Campsite Birds

The birds of Pinecrest are part of the local ecosystem, and attracting them to your site means planting bird-friendly landscaping, adding fresh, clean water to the somewhere nearby and choosing the best bird feeders and bird houses. If you do these things, you will discover benefits such as:

• Pest Control: Many birds eat a variety of insects, including aphids, mosquitoes, spiders and other bugs that may not be welcome in your neck of the woods. Attracting birds encourages them to take advantage of this natural food source, eliminating the need for harsh chemical insecticides.
  
  
• Flower Pollination: Hummingbirds, orioles and other birds that sip nectar are efficient pollinators of garden flowers. This can give flowerbeds an added color boost from extra blooms, which will in turn attract even more birds.
  
  
• Weed Control: Finches, towhees and sparrows consume great quantities of weed seeds, making them effective landscapers to help control unwanted plants. Planting seed-bearing flowers for birds can also give them a natural food source to enjoy without needing frequent feeder refills. 


• Education: Observing birds is a unique opportunity to study local wildlife, and attracting birds all year round gives birders the chance to see seasonal plumage changes, migration, courtship behavior and nesting. This is also a great way to introduce children to wildlife enjoyment and appreciation, spreading birding across generations.
  
  
• Wildlife Conservation: As more habitats become threatened through development, attracting backyard birds provides a critical oasis for bird and wildlife conservation, both for local species and migrating birds. This helps preserve birds both at Pinecrest and in the larger local environment.
  
  
• Stress Relief: Watching birds, interacting with them, listening to their songs and taking the time to work outdoors improving their habitat can help relieve stress and promote well-being. Time outdoors can also ensure Pinecrest-birders have an adequate supply of vitamin D and detoxify the body through fresh air.  

For many birders, the best benefit of attracting birds is simply being able to enjoy them, but attracting them with proper landscaping and attentive care can lead to a range of other benefits that make enjoying the birds even more exciting and productive.

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