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According to the National Audubon Society, bird feeding can benefit birds and also provide great bird watching from the backyard. The obvious time to feed birds is in winter when natural food supplies are scarce; however, additional species visit feeders during the spring and fall migrations, and also during summer while nesting.

To keep birds coming back to the feeders in any season provide them with the following three essential elements:

• Variety of quality seed.
• Fresh water for drinking and bathing.
• Ample cover, preferably provided by native plants which also provide potential nesting sites and a source of natural food.

For more information about creating a backyard suitable for bird watching, log on to www.audubon.org, e-mail audubonathome@audubon.org or call (215) 355-9588.