One of the best ways to attract birds to your yard is by providing them with a water source. All birds need water to survive, and a pond installation can be a more visually appealing way of luring them in than adding multiple feeders. Here are just a few of the ways this yard feature can bring a larger variety of fowl to your home.

How Will a Pond Installation Entice More Birds to Visit?

1. Provides a Bathing Area

Water isn't just necessary for drinking. Birds need water to remove dirt, parasites, and loose feathers from their plumage. This valuable water resource will call out to a variety of birds; whereas, the food in your feeder might only attract one or two types. Take care to avoid algae buildup as it can alter the smell and taste of the water and result in fewer visitors.

2. Catches the Eyes & Ears

If you add a waterfall to your pond, the water will be continually cycling. This movement is more likely to draw the attention of a bird in flight than a standing pool. They can easily hear the splashing sounds, so they know there is a body of water close by. 

3. Offers Protection

Adding plant life around your pond installation not only improves the feature's appearance, but it also makes the area appear safer to birds. The shade and cover tell birds they are less likely to be seen by predators as they drink and wash up.

4. Supplies Food

Take care to add native plants and grasses around your pond. While exotic plants might appear more beautiful to you, birds won't recognize what they are, and it could cause them to avoid the area. Choosing native plants also provides a food source for your feathery visitors and will make them more likely to return to your home. 

If you want to make your lawn more attractive to birds and other wildlife, contact Clearly Aquatics. This pond installation service company has over 22 years of experience installing and maintaining water gardens and ponds in Ontario County, NY. Call them today at (585) 657-7679 to begin discussing a water feature design for your home, and visit their website to learn more about their comprehensive list of services.