Looking out of my kitchen window, I enjoy watching the birds feeding at my bird feeders.
I don't know what I enjoy more, the colors, the activity or the beautiful songs ...
what I do know is that having my feeders in view makes whatever I am doing more enjoyable.
I keep four types of feeders within view from my window: two tube feeders, one platform feeder, four suet feeders and one hopper feeder.
Each feeder has a unique quality and I use each one to attract specific species of wild birds.
Over time, these feeders have become my favorites (as they have for many others) making them the four most popular styles of bird feeders.
Platform feeders can be used to attract a wide variety of wild birds including grosbeaks, bluebirds, cardinals, doves and juncos.
These birds don't feed from my other feeders, but they eagerly dine at the platform feeders.
The great thing is that it is possible to offer almost any type of bird food on it, fruit, homemade bird food, nuts, meal worms and much more.
This feeder needs proper drainage in its bottom or needs to be placed in a sheltered location to keep the seeds dry.
Be aware that the flat feeder is open and vulnerable to squirrels.
It will require frequent cleaning to remove droppings, husks and shells.
Tube feeders are one of the most popular styles of bird feeders and one of my favorites.
You can buy tube feeders with one tube or three.
Having one feeder with three seed tubes makes it possible to present three different types of bird seed at the same time.
It is like three feeders in one! This is a great way to attract a wider variety of wild birds at the same time.
I have one tube feeder loaded with black-oil sunflower seeds and one filled with nyjer seed (thistle).
Many small and medium perching birds, including chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and rose breasted grosbeaks are attracted to the sunflower seeds.
Nyjer seed attracts one of the most beautiful backyard birds you will ever see, the American Goldfinch.
I use a hopper feeder mainly because it holds a lot of seed.
Mine holds 12 pounds! suet feeders in my yard are always full of activity.
The wire cages are designed to hold pre-made suet cakes about 4 inches square.
These commercially made suet cakes come in many flavors blended to attract specific birds.
These cakes are convenient and somewhat effective.
But making your own suet bird food is very easy.
You can create your own blends for a fraction of the cost and probably attract more birds.
Many tree clinging and insect eating birds are attracted to suet including woodpeckers, chickadees, flickers, kinglets, mockingbirds and nuthatches.
If you are looking for a way to bring more of nature to your yard, then bird feeders are what you have been looking for.
Trying a variety of bird feeders and bird foods will offer the best chance for success.
Just remember to place your bird feeders in an area easily seen from inside your home.
Once the activity starts, you will not want to miss a thing!
I don't know what I enjoy more, the colors, the activity or the beautiful songs ...
what I do know is that having my feeders in view makes whatever I am doing more enjoyable.
I keep four types of feeders within view from my window: two tube feeders, one platform feeder, four suet feeders and one hopper feeder.
Each feeder has a unique quality and I use each one to attract specific species of wild birds.
Over time, these feeders have become my favorites (as they have for many others) making them the four most popular styles of bird feeders.
Platform feeders can be used to attract a wide variety of wild birds including grosbeaks, bluebirds, cardinals, doves and juncos.
These birds don't feed from my other feeders, but they eagerly dine at the platform feeders.
The great thing is that it is possible to offer almost any type of bird food on it, fruit, homemade bird food, nuts, meal worms and much more.
This feeder needs proper drainage in its bottom or needs to be placed in a sheltered location to keep the seeds dry.
Be aware that the flat feeder is open and vulnerable to squirrels.
It will require frequent cleaning to remove droppings, husks and shells.
Tube feeders are one of the most popular styles of bird feeders and one of my favorites.
You can buy tube feeders with one tube or three.
Having one feeder with three seed tubes makes it possible to present three different types of bird seed at the same time.
It is like three feeders in one! This is a great way to attract a wider variety of wild birds at the same time.
I have one tube feeder loaded with black-oil sunflower seeds and one filled with nyjer seed (thistle).
Many small and medium perching birds, including chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and rose breasted grosbeaks are attracted to the sunflower seeds.
Nyjer seed attracts one of the most beautiful backyard birds you will ever see, the American Goldfinch.
I use a hopper feeder mainly because it holds a lot of seed.
Mine holds 12 pounds! suet feeders in my yard are always full of activity.
The wire cages are designed to hold pre-made suet cakes about 4 inches square.
These commercially made suet cakes come in many flavors blended to attract specific birds.
These cakes are convenient and somewhat effective.
But making your own suet bird food is very easy.
You can create your own blends for a fraction of the cost and probably attract more birds.
Many tree clinging and insect eating birds are attracted to suet including woodpeckers, chickadees, flickers, kinglets, mockingbirds and nuthatches.
If you are looking for a way to bring more of nature to your yard, then bird feeders are what you have been looking for.
Trying a variety of bird feeders and bird foods will offer the best chance for success.
Just remember to place your bird feeders in an area easily seen from inside your home.
Once the activity starts, you will not want to miss a thing!
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