Attracting local birds to your Wyndham City garden

Lockdown had us spending a lot more time in our homes and people realised how special their outdoor spaces are. Attracting native wildlife into your garden makes them feel all the more magical. Today we are sharing our top tips for creating a bird-attracting garden.

Spotting Birds in your Suburbs

If you have ever wondered how to attract birds into a Melbourne backyard, you are not the only one. Thanks to the wetlands around Point Cook Coastal Park, many birds migrate to the Wyndham City area. This region hosts over 300 species of birds and these include rare and endangered species that are very sought after by birdwatchers. This means that attracting wildlife to your Wyndham garden will give you hours of pleasure and entertainment.

Where to birdwatch in Wyndham City

Attracting birds to your backyard is a great way to enjoy birdwatching, but there are also several beautiful locations in the Wyndham area where you can head out for some family fun, a picnic or a delightful day of birdwatching. 

Point Cook Coastal Park 

Point Cook Coastal Park is rated one of the top ten wetlands in Australia and within its impressive grounds, you’ll find ‘The Tower’, a viewing platform for birdwatching.

Western Treatment Plant 

The 10,500 hectare Western Treatment Plant is home to tens of thousands of birds enjoying its lagoons, estuaries, salt marshes and the beautiful Lake Borrie. 

The Heathdale Glen Orden Wetlands

The wetlands are home to many native species of flora and fauna and, with a good choice of seating and recreational areas, this is a family-friendly spot.

Werribee River

The Werribee River is a popular spot for Wyndham residents that offers encounters with enchanting waterbirds among the river red gum trees and riverbeds. 

Werribee Open Range Zoo

The Werribee Zoo is impressive in its own right. In addition to its famous safari experience, it is also home to more than 170 different species of birds.

Building your bird-friendly backyard

If you want a garden that will attract birds, there are several things you can do to create a welcoming environment for these cute creatures.

Australian plants that attract birds

Different species of birds are attracted to different plants. Native or indigenous plants are always a wise choice and you can select them based on the types of birds you wish to attract. For example, small birds such as finches prefer plants with berries and seeds, honeyeaters are drawn to nectar-producing flowers and parrots feed on the flowers and seeds of trees such as the eucalyptus.

Water sources for your visitors

Australian weather can be notoriously hot, so a reliable water source is essential if you want to attract and protect local birds. One option is to invest in a shallow birdbath that is raised from the ground and protected by greenery. Birds prefer to be sheltered from predators and invaders when drinking or bathing. Make sure you regularly change the water, especially on hot days.

A safe place to shelter

Different species of birds seek out shelter in different ways. Hollow tree trunks are always a popular option, but you can also add nest boxes. 

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