How to attract woodpeckers in your backyard?

There are few things to consider when attracting a woodpecker, but every birder may have a slightly different experience.

The woodpecker variety. There are different varieties of woodpecker depending on your location. Knowing them will help you determine which food you should prepare and which feeder you should hang to attract them over.

The right feed. Generally, woodpeckers love nuts, seeds and are attracted to feeders, either seeds or suet.

The right feeder. Knowing the right feeder will make the birds come or go. Next to kind of feeder, location is the next thing. Most of the time, upright feeders is attractive and gives more action. However, feeders that has tail props can be provided for a peaceful and restful feeding time.

Water. Most woodpeckers love to visit baths to for drinking and bathing usually closer to the ground. However, during winter months, be very careful about ice forming in water baths. You can use a plastic bowl sent out everyday instead.