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Birds Feeding - Study the daily routine of these Guests in your Garden

Birds are very pretty, especially when you get to see them with your family right in your own garden. Bird Feeding is one of the best ways to get acquainted with the daily routine of our feathered friends. Providing for birds of varied species is very important. Choosing the right bird feeder starts by identifying the birds you wish to attract to your own mini nature reserve.

The Four Types of Bird Feeders


The first thing to do is to learn more about the varied types of feeders. In general, the various species of birds can use any one of the four varieties of feeders, which are the Feeding Birds


The most common of them are the hopper feeders and typically they look like a gazebo or a barn. On the other hand, a tube feeder is cylindrical in shape and is designed with a number of perches, with tiny holes in the tube for feeding.


Tray feeders, also called platform feeders or ground feeders, can provide you with an unobstructed view of birds since you can place these feeders close to the ground. These types of feeders generally have an open design.

Suet feeders are made from wires and hold suet cakes. Aside from these four common types, there is also the Hummingbird feeder, which will attract this incredibly unique bird for your viewing pleasure.

Which type of feeder is most suitable

The next step is to decide which wild birds you wish to attract. Birds of various species call for different types of wild bird seed; however, hopper feeders are ideal for all types of birds and birdseed. If you wish to attract smaller birds, such as Nuthatches or Chickadees, then tube feeders are suitable.

Larger species can easily use the platform or ground feeders. It also helps a lot to check and observe your backyard for predators and seed stealing animals; the biggest nuisances being the squirrels. It is practical, therefore, to go for squirrel-free bird feeders like the tube or suet feeders. These are good squirrel proof feeders, which the animals often have a hard time raiding.

To Sum it All Up

In general, birds of various species will simply go for any type of bird seed. And it is important to keep the feeders clean to avoid formations of dirt and mold that could eventually be hazardous to the health of the migratory birds. Always have a feeder brimming with seed so you and your family can continuously enjoy your bird viewing experience.

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