Feeding wild birds is a rewarding hobby that can bring beauty and vibrant life to your backyard. But if you’ve never fed birds before, you could be a little overwhelmed by the variety of bird feeder styles, endless types of food, and countless accessories.

The truth is, feeding wild birds is simple. To get started, all you need to do is get a bird feeder, fill it with quality bird food, then hang it up outside. Within days, you should have your first birds visiting your feeder. Of course, there is more to it, but getting started is really that easy.

That’s the beauty of feeding wild birds—you can get started with little or no prior knowledge. But, you can build on your experience to attract a greater number and variety of birds. And the more you know about the birds at your feeder, the more you’ll grow to appreciate them.