Attract Birds to Your Garden for Color, Therapy, & Life—How Birds Can Bring Biodiversity and Beauty to Your Garden Space

Juvenile Hooded Oriole splashing around in the birdbath on a sunny day. Video: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Did you know birds can help reduce stress, inspire gardening photography, and help with biodiversity while joining you in the garden? Your new feathered friends can provide a range of benefits—including vibrant color, movement, playfulness, therapy, biodiversity, and birdsong.

Curious little hummingbird perched on a small branch, looking at the camera. Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

According to the article "10 Ways to Add Biodiversity to Your Garden" by the Missouri Botanical Garden, allow birds to visit or live in your garden by providing for their needs, such as food and shelter—so plant trees and shrubs that provide these for them. They will reward you with their presence and beautiful, colorful plumage! Birds act as pollinators, pest managers, seed planters, and soil workers, making your garden more self-sustaining and alive with natural activity. So, allow birds to create habitats in your garden spaces!

Hummingbird side view profile on a branch. Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Some birds will even sing along with your music if you play tunes while gardening. Birds in the garden are very therapeutic and provide a natural and soothing therapy sesh! They also make great muses for both photography and videography—providing a graceful elegance that only birds can provide. According to the article "How to Set Up the Perfect Perch for Backyard Bird Photography" by Audubon Magazine, bird feeders are a useful way to attract birds as subjects. You will find that most birds prefer to perch near a feeder, so position your camera there. Also, remember what time of day the birds typically show up. Birds are known to be more active during the morning—right after dawn breaks. Start shooting the photographs around this time of day when they appear.

Two baby hummingbirds in a guava tree. Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Mama Hummingbird is resting in a small nest in the branches of a guava tree. Photo; Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Hooded Oriole takes a refreshing dip in the birdbath! Video: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Birdbaths and fountains will become a popular destination for your garden! For best results, provide a central fountain and smaller birdbaths distributed throughout the garden space—providing options for the birds.

Sparrows are playing in their fountain. Video: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Lesser Goldfinches are playing in a fountain. Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

A Snail-dish birdbath is stylish and practical. Great for your feathered friends. Succulents are good companions for birdbaths. Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

A garden fountain adds movement and is inviting to birds to take a cool splash. Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Birds are naturally curious and social creatures, so once they find your garden inviting, they’ll likely return regularly—sometimes even bringing along a few of their fellow, feathered friends. Over time, you'll begin to become more familiar to their plumage and can start identifying their names.

A whole flock of parrots just flew right over my head today in the garden! Bright green and squawking—they were totally unbothered! It felt like I was in a tropical paradise! Video: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Whether it's a playful oriole splashing around in a birdbath or a proud hummingbird perched on a branch or trellis, each bird brings a bit of storybook charm to your garden space.

Hooded Oriole enjoying the birdbath. Video: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Enjoy your new feathered friends and the magic they bring to your garden retreat!

Close-up of Mama Hummingbird in nest. Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Broy for MrsGRents.com.

Written by Charlene Broy

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Published: May 29, 2025

Charlene Broy is the founder and CEO of MrsGRents.com, a digital platform for real estate professionals and property owners. With a background in health science, digital media, and real estate entrepreneurship, she blends practical expertise with creative insight. As a blog writer for MrsGRents.com, Charlene shares tips on homeownership, property value, and lifestyle enhancements that empower readers to grow their investments and enjoy their spaces. Based in Southern California, Charlene is a writer who is passionate about real estate and gardening. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Cal State Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Digital Media Management from USC. You can follow her on social media @CharleneBroy.