Back Yard Bird Feeders
Feeding wild birds in your backyard can be an interesting, enjoyable experience.В With the right feeder, placed in a location where you can easily watch the wild birds, you’ll be amazed at the variety and number of birds your backyard bird feeders will attract.В
When hanging your back yard bird feeders, consider where the bird feeders will offer the most protection from predators, such as cats, the weather, and the wind.В Bird feeders placed closer to large shrubs and trees tend to attract more birds than those placed in open areas.В
Look for bird feeders that are easy to clean and fill, hold lots of bird seed, and will keep the bird seed dry.В Bird feeders can be mounted in a variety of ways, including hung from a shepherd’s hook, mounted to a post, or hung from a tree branch.В There are even feeders that attach to your window.В
Bird feeders come in three basic types: tube, hopper and platform. Different wild bird species prefer different types of bird feeders, so find out what types of birds are native to your area before you buy your back yard bird feeders and, of course, the bird seed to fill it.
In general, the larger the bird, the larger the feeder will need to be. Hopper and platform feeders are most appropriate for the largest species. There are also specialty feeders that hold suet, nectar, fruits and insects.
Some of the most common feeders are:
In addition the different types of bird feeders, there is a wide range of styles, ranging from elegant feeders to simple, practical models.В Any way you look at it, and whatever your budget, we’ve got what you need to turn your back yard into an avian oasis!
