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Tenielle Jordison

The 5-Minute Trick Wildlife Experts Say Will Have Robins, Cardinals, and Sparrows Flocking to Your Garden – All You Need is a Shovel

Northern cardinal sitting on tree branch.

If you struggle to attract lots of birds to your yard, you might want to try the latest hack suggested by experts: dig a bare patch of soil for birds.

It's one of the most low-maintenance ways to feed birds, specifically ground feeders like American robins, Northern cardinals, sparrows, and more. Simply put, disturbed ground is easier for these winged creatures to forage from for food sources like seeds and earthworms. But, this isn't the only reason to dig a bare patch of soil for birds, as ornithologists say it can also help keep birds clean.

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