How can I attract birds to a new bird feeder?

Try moving it further away from the house for awhile. Once they find it, you can move it closer. Some birds are ground feeders, so you can try throwing some seed on the ground where you see the birds. Once they find the seed they will go to a bird feeder if it is large enough for them to sit at. Make sure you have a mix of seed that the birds in your area eat. I buy wild bird seed, but I also mix in extra sunflower and cracked corn for the birds I have in my area. Birds are attracted to water, so place some terracotta saucers around the area. I have the usual birdbath, a saucer hanging on the deck and one on the ground. Terracotta is good because it is not slippery and helps keep the water cool. Being in a wooded area, you might think of using a suet feeder also for woodpeckers, oak or whatever you might have. Last but not least, you have to have patience. If you put it out, they will come.