Gail Feld Man

There are several factors that you should think about before putting up bird feeders in your backyard. Aside from considering the position of the feeder and the type of feeder to be used, you also need to think about the kind of feed that you will be using, the maintenance aspect, and of course, the kinds of birds that you want the feeder to attract. Each of these parts is interrelated and overlooking one can lead to unproductive and unsatisfactory results. All suet feeders should be as squirrel proof as possible for them to work. When it comes to bird feeders, keep in mind that they are meant to attract birds in such a way that they will be able to feed off the seeds that you provide them with, the birds should not be attracted by the feeders in such a way that they become meals for the squirrels and other mammals in the wild. Squirrel proof bird feeders are commercially available and you can choose among a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Once you have your feeders, the next thing that you should consider is the food that goes with it. It is possible to make use of solid feeds like nuts and seeds but if you prefer, you can also use liquid nectars and the like. In case of doubt, contact the retail store where you bought your feeders. There are plenty of bird feeders which make use of black oil sunflower seed and you should consider doing so to if you are new to this sort of thing. A lot of different bird species will be attracted by this type of bird seed. You can also load up cracked corn and peanuts into your squirrel proof bird feeders. Of course, your Oriole Feeder need to be maintained and cleaned regularly. If you fail to clean your bird feeders regularly, you will end up with dirt and grime. Depending on the size and shape of your backyard bird feeders, you can make use of typical scrub brushes or bottle brushes if necessary. There are a variety of ways by which you can attract birds to your bird feeders. There are times when you need to wait for the birds to notice the backyard bird feeders and swoop down to get the food so patience is always a virtue in this case. There is a trick if you want to attract birds easily, you can use a coin or anything shiny and place this near the feeder and then you can also use a water source like a fountain of some sort. When you set up backyard bird feeders, you should see to it that you spend time noticing and writing down which species of bird visits them. When it comes to this, you should try taking pictures of the birds that regularly visit your feeders. This way, you will not scare them away and allow them to feel that they are in a safe and secure environment. You might be wondering why this is necessary for people with backyard bird feeders and the answer is that by knowing the kinds of birds that frequently visit your feeders, you will be able to determine what kind of feed will suit these birds best. You need a bunch of sunflower seeds if you are dealing with cardinals but if you have doves, cracked corns would be better. Birds follow distinct migration patterns and this is why you need to familiarize yourself with these as well. If you constantly provide birds with food through your bird feeders, they will surely be returning to your home. In this case, you want the birds to have enough room to eat and be comfortable so try to set up more than one feeder. Providing the birds with enough space will also allow you to look at them while they feed on the seeds. Lastly, your backyard bird feeders need to be placed in a safe environment which means that the birds are away from likely predators such as cats and other mammals. In essence, do not put feeders near kids’ playground because their noise and too much movement are most likely to shoo away hungry birds. When it comes to this, you will have a lot of fun feeding the birds and you will be glad when a lot of them comes to your feeders.