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Choosing the right bird feeder and setup guide
The right feeder depends on your birds, your yard, and how much maintenance you want. Use this as a simple “start here” guide. Step 1: What do you want to see? “I want lots of different birds.”Start with a hopper feeder plus a platform feeder for maximum variety. “I really want colorful songbirds (cardinals, finches, chickadees).”Use a hopper or platform for cardinals and a tube feeder for finches and chickadees. “I want hummingbirds.”You need a nectar (hummingbird) feeder, not a seed feeder. “I want woodpeckers and nuthatches.”Add a suet feeder (or a seed feeder with suet cages) and/or peanut feeder. Step 2: Match your... Read more...
Platform Feeders: Open Buffets for Maximum Bird Variety
Platform (tray) feeders are the simplest feeders you can put in a yard—and some of the most effective. A flat, open tray design makes them incredibly easy for birds to use and gives you the widest variety of species of any feeder type. What is a platform feeder? A platform feeder is a flat tray with low sides that hold bird food in an open, easy‑to‑reach space.Many models use a metal mesh or screened bottom so rain can drain through, helping keep seed from sitting in water and molding. Platform... Read more...
Hummingbird Feeders: Front‑Row Seats to Tiny Rockets
Hummingbird feeders let you trade “blink and you miss it” fly‑bys for close, lingering views of some of the most fascinating birds in your yard. A simple sugar‑water setup can keep hummers coming back all season. What is a hummingbird feeder? Hummingbird feeders are nectar feeders designed specifically for hummingbirds’ long bills and tongues. Most fall into two main designs: Bottle (inverted) feeders: A reservoir above that drips nectar down into a base with flower‑shaped ports. Saucer (dish) feeders: A shallow dish of nectar with a lid that has ports on top;... Read more...
Hopper Feeders: Big Capacity, Big Birds, Big Action
Hopper (or “house”) feeders are classic backyard feeders that hold a lot of seed and give birds a solid place to perch while they eat. They’re ideal if you want cardinals, jays, and a crowd of mixed species visiting all day. What is a hopper feeder? A hopper feeder looks like a small house or barn with a central seed reservoir and a tray at the bottom.You pour seed in from the top; gravity keeps the tray filled as birds eat, while the roof helps protect food from rain and... Read more...
Tube Feeders: The Workhorse of Backyard Birding
Tube feeders are one of the most versatile, beginner‑friendly ways to attract a wide variety of small songbirds to your yard. What is a tube feeder? A tube feeder is a vertical cylinder (usually plastic or metal) with multiple seed ports and perches spaced along the sides.Birds cling to the perches and pull seed from each port, so several birds can feed at the same time. Which birds do tube feeders attract? Tube feeders shine with small to medium seed‑eating birds, including: Finches (goldfinches, house finches) Chickadees Titmice Nuthatches Sparrows... Read more...