Backyard Bird Basics

Do you have a bird feeder?

What kind is it (tube, hopper, platform, suet cage, other)?

Do you put out seed, suet, nectar, fruit, or a mix?

Do you know your very first backyard visitor?

Which bird shows up the most often?

Have you seen a woodpecker at your feeder yet?

Do squirrels ever steal your bird food?

Do you like them, or are they your nemesis?

Morning, afternoon, or evening — when do you notice the most activity?

Do you keep a notebook or log of sightings?

What’s the easiest bird for you to identify?

What’s the hardest?

Do you own binoculars?

If not, do you want some?

Do you recognize bird songs yet, or not really?

Which seed do you think works best?

Do you have a birdbath?

Ever seen a bird splash around in it?

Do you know your state bird?

Which bird would you love to see one day?

Have you ever had a “rare” visitor?

Do you name your backyard birds?

Do you like big birds (crows, hawks) or little birds (finches, chickadees) more?

Do you take pictures, or just enjoy watching?

Do your friends/family know you feed birds?

Do they think it’s cool or nerdy?

Do you want more feeders in the future?

Do you keep your feeder out in winter?

Be honest: do you ever talk to your birds?