Design Your Bird Sanctuary
Answer 5 simple questions to get a customized plan for attracting birds to your space.
Where are you located?
Northeast
Cold winters, humid summers
Southeast
Mild winters, hot humid summers
Midwest & Great Plains
Continental extremes, four seasons
Southwest Desert
Hot, dry climate with monsoons
California & Coast
Mediterranean climate, mild year-round
Pacific Northwest
Mild, wet winters
Mountain West
High elevation, cold winters, dry
South Florida & Subtropical
Tropical/subtropical, warm year-round
Backyard Birding Planner Guide
Transform your backyard into a bird sanctuary with personalized recommendations for feeders, food, and native plants based on your climate, goals, and budget.
1. Select Your Climate Zone
Your region determines which birds and plants thrive in your area.
Start by selecting your climate zone. This is the foundation of all recommendations—different regions have different bird species, native plants, and seasonal considerations. We support 8 major climate zones across North America and beyond.
Available Climate Zones
2. Define Your Goals
Tell us what you want to achieve with your bird-friendly space.
Different goals require different setups. Want to attract hummingbirds? You'll need nectar feeders and tubular flowers. Interested in year-round diversity? We'll recommend a mix of feeders and native plants for all seasons.
Available Goals
- Attract Diversity
- Maximum species variety with mixed feeders.
- Hummingbirds
- Nectar feeders + red tubular flowers.
- Songbirds
- Tube feeders with sunflower and nyjer.
Space Types
- Large Yard
- Multiple stations, trees, and shrubs.
- Small Yard
- Compact setup with 1-2 feeders.
- Balcony/Patio
- Window feeders and container plants.
3. Budget & Experience
Get recommendations that match your investment level and skill.
We tailor recommendations to your budget and experience level. Beginners get simple, low-maintenance suggestions. Experienced birders can explore advanced setups with specialized feeders and native plant gardens.
Experience Levels
Beginner: Simple feeders, easy plants. Intermediate: Multiple feeder types, some gardening. Advanced: Native plant gardens, specialized habitats.
4. Your Results
Comprehensive recommendations organized in easy tabs.
After completing the questionnaire, you'll get a personalized plan organized into helpful tabs:
Result Tabs
- Expected Birds: Species likely to visit based on your setup and region.
- Feeders: Recommended feeder types with pros, cons, and price ranges.
- Food: Best seed types, storage tips, and cost estimates.
- Plants: Native plants that attract birds and provide natural food.
- Setup Tips: Expert advice for placement and maintenance.
- Seasonal Calendar: Month-by-month guide for year-round success.
5. Save Your Plan
Your selections are automatically saved for future visits.
Your plan is automatically saved to your browser's local storage. Come back anytime to review your recommendations, update your selections, or generate a new plan. You can also use the shopping list tab to keep track of what you need to buy.
Shopping List Feature
The Shopping List tab compiles all recommended items with estimated costs. Perfect for planning your trip to the garden center or ordering online!