Bird feeders are a wonderful way to add a touch of decor to your yard, balcony, or outdoor patio. They add color and visual appeal to your outdoor area. Bird feeders come in a wide variety representing nearly every form and function.

In fact, there is a such a variety in feeders, that the choices can be overwhelming. Bird Feeders range from very ornamental feeders such as this Pagoda Shaped Feeder to the open dish style feeders like this Hanging Dish Bird Feeder.

If you have trouble deciding what bird feeder will fit into your outdoor decor, ask yourself what style is your yard or outdoor area? Do you have a lot of ornamental grasses and shrubbery? If so, you may want an ornamental feeder. If your garden or outdoor area is more 'au natural' in style, you may opt for a more basic feeder such as this Natural Wood Feeder.

Still can't decide? Use your computer to assist you. Take a photo of the yard where you will place the feeder. Then take a photo from the website showing a bird feeder you are considering. Use Photoshop or PaintShopPro to overlay the feeder photo into your yard photo. This way, you'll know right away if the feeder will fit into your outdoor decor.

And if you have the talent and time, try designing and building your own!

Choosing the right feeder isn't that hard if you give some thought to the way it will fit into your decor scheme along with what kinds of birds you will want to attract.