Bird Feeders – Looking For The Best One? Just ask the Birds!

The best bird feeders are the ones selected for a specific type of bird. Unfortunately, many people overlook this fact and only purchase houses and feeders based upon their looks. However, aesthetics are not enough for the birds. Why? Well unlike people, birds have specific needs and requirements that they follow in order to survive.

Not every bird likes to eat the same type of food or live in the same type of house. Thus, in order to figure out the best bird feeder for your home, you must first know what type of birds are frequenting your backyard.  Remember that in some climates certain feathered friends are seasonal and therefore you may have to erect several styles of feeders to entertain all your bird visitors throughout the year.

The most common mistake people make, is not having the appropriate feeder and seed for the birds in their yard. It sounds so easy, but in fact it is usually the reason for unsuccessful birdhouses. If you know what birds frequent your yard, or the species you’d like to attract, look them up online or at the library. There you’ll find what type of feed they prefer, along with the type of feeder that is most appropriate for them.

It is also essential that you remember to make bird accessories safe; protect them from cats and other predators to ensure a protective haven for wild birds in your back yard. The best type of protector is a round baffle that is available at most online garden supplies stores!

Tips to Finding the Finest Birdhouses and Feeders

As mentioned previously, the first thing you need to know is the types of birds are visiting your yard, as well as their needs and preferences. Once you’ve established the species of bird you’ll be feeding, you can start looking at the variety of feeders. You’ll see that there are many, fine quality models that are built to fit a variety of environments and accommodate scores of different birds.

Some are considered ground feeders and are made for birds who like to eat at ground level. Others are higher off the ground, but still provide a solid perch upon which the birds can stand while eating. A great feeder for beginner birders is the hopper-style feeder.  When considering a feeder purchase make sure to consider the feeder's ease of use; for both you and the birds! For you: make sure that it is easy to fill. And, for the birds: make sure that it has either a large open tray or a good number of perches for perching on.

Some specific types and shapes of feeders are: domed, tube, suet cages, window attaching, decorative, squirrel proof and hummingbird models.  A little secret that all veteran bird watchers know is that the best selection of all of feeders are available at online garden and birding stores for the best prices anywhere.

Once you’ve established the type of birds you’re purchasing a house and feeder for, the fun can begin! There are endless creative and beautiful birdhouse feeders to suit any style of yard or home. You’ll see that there are barns, Victorian houses, train stations, hotels, saloons, churches, and many more. There are even themed houses for various seasons of the year like Christmas and Halloween! And they’re all designed to accommodate different types of birds and their needs. What’s more, be sure to use the correct feed in your feeder, otherwise it will continue to remain unoccupied, despite your best efforts.

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