Birds are great. My dad and brother have numerous feeders and houses at their houses and at my dad's lakes. They know what sort of feed and housing attract what sort of birds. My dad has a heated bird bath sort of thing (he made it with wood, a bulb, and a tin plate) for the birds in the winter.
I love birds too. When I see a Blue Heron swooping the river, I feel so happy.
Very nice thing for you and Dan!