Whether you are an avid bird watcher or simply enjoy nature, a welcoming backyard creates a perfect home for these beautiful creatures. Depending on which species you want to attract, each type prefers a specific environment and food. Below is more information about what you should get from a seed supplier to attract different birds to your property.

Oregon Birds to Draw to Your Backyard

1. Snow Buntings

This species normally resides in the Arctic, but travels south to Oregon during winter to escape frigid temperatures. They prefer cropland and dense grasses, making a well-manicured backyard the perfect environment. Snow buntings spend considerable time on the ground looking for food, and will typically nest in rocky features and metal enclosures.

These short, stout birds fend off intruders with a flight song and love to hop around each other. Their love of insects also makes them excellent for backyard pest control. If you want to attract them, visit a seed supplier for grass and flower seeds that you can place in dishes on the ground.

2. Chipping Sparrows

Chipping sparrows live along the edges of evergreen, aspen, birch, and pecan trees. They have a black, horizontal stripe across their eyes and an orange-brown crown that fades to dull brown after mating season.

They enjoy many different seeds, including black oil sunflower. This species prefers to nest about 10 feet above the ground, and typically chooses shrubs and brush that allow them to remain hidden. Toss feed around small trees to attract this species or hang a feeder from a low-lying branch.

3. Black-Headed Grosbeaks

If you love beautiful bird songs, this species is perfect for your yard. Black-headed grosbeaks have distinct black, white, and rust-colored features and love gardens and large pine trees. They eat a wide variety of foods, including sunflower seeds, nectar, fruit seeds, berries, and beetles. These grosbeaks prefer the safety of dense evergreen trees and will hop and flutter around low-hanging feeders. They also look for a reliable water supply, so consider adding a birdbath to your backyard.

If you need a seed supplier to help you attract birds to the property, contact Burns Feed & Farm Supply in Harney County, OR. They have been serving the area since 1950 and stock a large selection of bulk seed. They also offer pet supplies, tractor accessories, and farm supplies to help you complete many projects. Visit them online for more information about their products. Call (541) 573-3053 to speak with a team member about your needs.