The first consideration when setting up your bird feeding station is location. You'll want it where you'll have a clear view and convenient enough that it doesn't become a chore to refill your feeders.
Keep feeders in the open and not too close to shrubs where cats can hide.
Many birds are attracted to more than one type of feeder and more than one level. If you want to attract the greatest variety of birds to your backyard, a bird feeding station is the way to get the job done. 
Always include a source of water, both in summer and winter. Many birds that would never visit your feeders will come to your birdbath.