Attracting Birds

As I sit here writing, I am watching a bird pick up loose straw from my yard. I am guessing it is using it to make its nest for the season. Yesterday morning, I watched a small bird fly back and forth for quite a while collecting that loose straw. The straw is left over from where we had to reseed several places in our yard from last years severe drought. I used to put string, loose straw and other such items out for the birds this time of year to help with their nest building. I had gotten away from it the last couple of years being so busy trying to get the garden in and finishing out the school year with the girls. It was a great way to attract birds to the yard. I might have to try that again. It is also great way to recycle those old strings and other similar items. The best part is watching all the many birds who also eat the many bugs in the lawn, garden and air.