Backyard Bird Feeders

The best way for attracting birds is using a bird feeder. Birds are very easily attracted by these feeders. The feeder can be filled with various items according to the likings of the different species of the birds. These feeders can contain a variety of seeds that can be used for attracting the birds. Before purchasing the feeder, be sure that which kind of birds you are interested to attract.

There are different types of feeders:

The Oriole Bird Feeder- if you are interested in attracting the oriole birds, then you can use the Oriole Bird Feeder. The oriole birds are the lovers of sweet, specially they feed on the fruits and the nectar. There is a small vessel in the feeder that can be filled with sugar water, jellies, jams, preserves and fruits. Such a feeder can also attract hummingbirds and many other backyard birds that are regarded as sugar addicts of the Mother Nature.

Hanging Feeders and Tube Seed Feeders- these feeders are designed specially for those birds who don’t like to eat the food that is fallen on the ground. The different songbirds like titmice, finches and nuthatches like to sit on the branches of the trees, take the seed and fly off. Tube feeders are also very useful for them as their remains protected from the predators. Hanging them along with the wire can be helpful as the predators like squirrels will be unable to chew through it.

Platform Feeders- birds who move around in flocks will be more attracted by platform feeders. Attach these feeders to your house or garage or set them on the posts. If you want to see the birds feeding, you may position the platform feeder close to your windowsill.

Suet Feeders- one of the excellent source of food for the birds during the winters is the suet. Suet is especially the favorite food of the woodpeckers. Also the cardinals, nuthatches and the chickadees are attracted by the suet feeders.

And finally, never forget one of the greatest feeders of all, the ground itself to attract birds like sparrows, doves, pigeons, etc.

Feeding Backyard Birds

Keeping birds in your backyard as pets is a hobby of many of the people regardless of whether the person is old or young. It is also one of the best ways of enjoying the wildlife. Their chirping sound, sound of flattering their wings gives you a great charm and a pleasant feeling. It doesn’t matter where you reside, you can start feeding the birds by putting some food outside your house. It will definitely attract the birds. This is how you get started and then it is really very hard to stop.

Selecting the feeder for feeding backyard birds

Food just blown into the air fall off on the ground and get contaminated by the bacteria, molds, animal droppings, etc. so it best a have a bird feeder to provide them with healthy food. You can either make a feeder at home by taking a piece of wood and piercing holes into it. Or they are also available in the market in a wide range of varieties. While selecting a feeder for the birds, consider the following points:

How much seeds can it hold and will the seeds be kept dry in it, etc and many more things should be considered.

There are also some particular feeds that attract the particular birds. For example;

Black-oil sunflower seeds attract birds like sparrows, goldfinches, nuthatches and juncos.

Cracked corn may be used to attract doves, towhees and ground feeding sparrows.

fruits can be used for attracting mocking birds, woodpeckers, orioles and finches

Sugar and water in the ratio of 4/1 attracts warblers, humming birds and orioles largely.

Suet may be used for birds such as titmice, creepers, woodpeckers, orioles and sapsuckers.

Feeding the backyard birds provides you with great fun, entertainment and knowledge, provided you should have some patience in you. Along with the feeds and feeders, you can also have a water source nearby for attracting the birds in large numbers. You can also place a waterbath for the birds that are readily available in the market. With continuity, you will master the basic skills needed for feeding the backyard birds.