When I lived in the country I fed the birds, especially in winter. There were all sorts coming to the feeders-- goldfinches, titmice, chickadees, cardinals, sparrows, woodpeckers, doves and more. Now that I live in a city in an area where there are few trees, I'm more focused on planting things to attract the birds and butterflies. The only birds that come to my yard now are house sparrows, starlings, grackles and doves and I don't especially want to encourage them. When the weather occasionally becomes harsh, I put out some food.
