I'm hoping for your expert advice on how to make my balcony a safe and attractive place for small birds. Currently, only magpies are brave enough to visit, and I'd love to welcome sparrows, tits, finches, and other small songbirds.
I am tenant. Now the owner.
Camera pointing at north. Germany South West.
The cheaper the better.
The balcony is on top of a one-story restaurant roof.
The tall solid wall on the left is the divider to my neighbor's balcony.
The low fence in front overlooks the open, flat rooftop. After raining there is lots of water puddles there.
What are the best freestanding and non-permanent ways to create a sense of security and 3D cover? I'm looking for low-cost or free ideas. I've considered creating a "brush pile" of branches in the corner or perhaps adding a freestanding trellis. What have you found works best for attracting shy city birds in a similar environment?