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Bird feeders or bird tables are devices or small structures placed outside to serve as an alternative or supplemental supply of food for the birds. Successful bird feeding depends on the placement of the bird feeder and the kinds of seeds offered. Different birds are attracted by different kinds of seeds but the best type to use would be the black oil sunflower seeds since most birds eat sun flower seeds. If you want to use seed mixes, get those that have a high quantity of sunflower seeds, white proso millet and cracked corn. As for the placement of your bird feeders, your feeding stations should be located at spots that offer protection against predators and the elements as well. You can also offer a source of fresh clean water for the birds who might visit your backyard. A sure sign of a successful bird feeding station is the number of birds visiting it. You can increase the number of birds visiting your backyard by offering a diverse selection of feeders. Different birds are attracted by different seeds and feeders, so different combinations of both will attract the most variety of birds. When feeding birds, there are a lot of bird feeders available to choose from. There are many varieties made of wood, plastic, glass, stone or metal. Wooden feeders are considerably the most popular since they blend in with the backyard scenery. There is also an assortment of types of bird feeders. These are tray or platform bird feeders, hopper feeders, window bird feeders, tube bird feeders, suet feeders, hummingbird feeders, ground bird feeders and specialized feeders. Tray or platform bird feeders are usually flat and can hold a variety of bird feed. This type of feeder is very attractive to sparrows, finches, chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, blackbirds, wrens, cardinals, jays, woodpeckers, tanagers and cardinals. Hopper Feeders are box type containers and release food gradually. This type of feeder can hold large amounts of seed and can keep the seed dry and protected from the elements. Sparrows, finches, chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, blackbirds, cardinals, jays, grosbeaks, buntings, and cardinals are attracted by hopper feeders. Window bird feeders are usually made of clear plastic and attached to a window or windowsills. They attract finches, sparrows, chickadees and titmice. Tube feeders are tubular and can have a number of feeding ports. This type of feeder is usually designed for sunflower and nyjer seeds. Finches, titmice, chickadees, woodpeckers and pine siskins and attracted to tube feeders. Suet feeders are made of wire or mesh and holds suet or suet cakes. This feeder type attracts Woodpeckers, chickadees, creepers, jays, nuthatches, wrens, bluebirds, and mockingbirds. Hummingbird feeders are a special type of feeder designed for hummingbirds. This type of feeder holds liquids and has very small openings. Humming bird feeders are usually decorated with red. Ground feeders are placed near the ground and cater to ground feeding birds like sparrows, doves, quail, towhees, flickers, thrashers, juncos and cardinals. Specialized feeders are specially designed to accommodate a special type of bird feed. This type of feeder may be made for thistle seeds, meal worm or peanuts. |
