Use different types of feeders in locations throughout your yard to attract a wide variety of birds. Small hanging feeders are used by small birds such as chickadees, finches, and nuthatches. Feeders placed low to the ground attract ground-feeding birds such as juncos and native sparrows. Solidly mounted, aboveground feeders will draw in a large variety of birds, including cardinals, chickadees, grosbeaks, finches, various woodpeckers, and many others.

For the suet recipe used to create the suet feeders at the right, visit the on-line NEBLINE (Page 6 - 126 KB )

• Backyard Wildlife: Feeding Birds*
• Backyard Wildlife: To Feed a Hummingbird*
• Backyard Wildlife: Making it Come Alive*
• Backyard Wildlife: Planting for Habitat*
• Backyard Wildlife: Tips for Success*
• Attracting & Feeding Songbirds
• Bird Feeding Activities
• House Finch Eye Disease*
• Recycle for Feathered Friends
• Landscape Plants for Wildlife

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• Insects, Spiders, Mice and More
• Gardening
• 4-H

Birds of Nebraska Identification Guide - Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

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HEY KIDS! Are you interested in learning more about trees and wildlife? Then, check out 4-H!

ADULTS! Do you want to share your love of the outdoors with youth and help make a difference? Then, check out 4-H!

If you live in Lancaster County, Nebraska, fill out the on-line 4-H interest form, available HERE

If you live outside of Lancaster County, Nebraska, contact your local Extension office. Find your office HERE