Wild Bird Feeders
Attracting Birds the the Easy Way!

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Platform Feeders, Hopper Feeders, Nectar Feeders
Tube Feeders, Suet Feeders, Speciality Feeders, Feeder Accessories

Need some new Bird Feeders?  Or perhaps you're looking for information to help you begin a bird feeding program.  Whatever your needs ... we'd love to help!  If you've come here from another part of our website you know that we love birds!  Our mission is to help you enjoy them as much as we do.  A good place to start is learning a little about the different kinds of bird feeders.

 Let's Begin with Some "Feeder Facts"

When bird feeders are first offered in your yard it may take the birds a few days to a few weeks to discover and recognize them as a source of food.  Here are a few ways to help birds find your new feeder ...

• Bird feeders must be visable because birds find them by sight.
• Offering sunflower seed (black oil, hulled and sunflower-based mixes) will attract a wider variety of birds.
• Be sure to add a water source ... it is a magnet for birds (a bird bath with moving water is best).
• If your house is in a neighborhood with few trees and shrubs, provide some cover by planting some or build a loosely stacked brush pile to provide shelter for birds.

Birds have favorite foods. To attract a particular species of bird to your yard, learn about it's favorite foods on our Wild Bird Seed page, and about the different types of feeders farther down this page.

Birds prefer feeders that give them easy access to food.  Choose a feeder that has high bird appeal and keep the feeding ports free of debris.

To attract a variety of birds put up different types of feeders in different places and at different heights.

There is always competition for food among birds.  To reduce conflict adding more feeders may help.

When it comes to providing water, a fountain is a great choice because the sound of bubbling water is very attractive to birds ... and humans, too.  But if a fountain is a bit much for you a Bird Bath is a perfect choice.  Many bird baths now are designed to keep the water moving.  Note:  If you do opt for a fountain be sure to provide places for birds to sit by placing rocks on the bottom so birds can drink and bathe at shallow depths.

Feed year round.  Contrary to popular belief wild birds will not become dependent on your feeders.  They feed in multiple locations.  And it won't do any harm to leave on vacation for a few weeks.  If a feeder is empty while you are away they won't starve.  However, they will visit year round if you provide the food.  If your winter's are harsh the food you offer during that time will help them survive.

Be sure to protect birds from predators.  If you have a ground feeder place it away from shrubs where a neighbor's cat (or some other predator) may be hiding.  Place above-ground feeders near bushes where birds can flee when a flying predator is in the area.

Have a squirrel problem?  If you have squirrels in your yard place a baffle above or below your feeder.  Of course, if you're like us ... and enjoy squirrels, too ... protect your feeders but also feed the squirrels so they won't be so eager to steal from the birds.

Okay, so you're a push-over, like us!  Then check out fun ways to keep the squirrels occupied at Bird and Squirrel Feeders.  When the page opens select Seeds and Suet at the bottom of the left menu.

The Different Types of Bird Feeders

Learn more about PLATFORM FEEDERS - Platform bird feeders are a simple tray design with sides deep enough to contain seed.  Learn more about these popular bird-attracting feeders.  SHOP for Platform Feeders.

Learn more about HOPPER FEEDERS  - Hopper feeders are a great choice for general bird feeding.  The difference between this type of feeder and a platform-style is the addition of a seed hopper.  The hopper is a box-like storage and dispensing system that sits in the middle of the platform.  Discover the benefits of hopper feeders, a top choice among people who feed wild birds.  SHOP for Hopper Feeders.

Learn more about TUBE FEEDERS - Tube feeders are an ideal way to attract some of the most beautiful commonly seen backyard birds.  Check out the facts and the birds tube feeders attract.  SHOP for Tube Feeders.

Learn more about NECTAR FEEDERS - The most well-known birds that are drawn to these feeders are hummingbirds, of course.  The brilliantly colored orioles, among others, are another common backyard visitor that feeds on nectar.  There isn't greater enjoyment than watching the activity that surrounds a nectar feeder.  Discover the rest of the story.  SHOP for Nectar Feeders.

SPECIALIZED BIRD FEEDERS - Experience teaches the advantages of offering food other than seed.  Specialty feeders provide a convenient way to serve our backyard visitors foods like fruit, jelly, peanut butter and mealworms.

• Learn more about SUET FEEDERS - These feeders are designed to offer suet cakes, an excellent source of fat and nutrition.  Suet is also a relished treat food.  Suet feeders are an important part of a quality feeding program.  SHOP for Nectar Feeders.
• Learn more about OTHER SPECIALTY FEEDERS - These are a collection of special feeders that do things like attach to windows for close up viewing, or those that hold special types of seed that attract certain species.  SHOP for Specialty Feeders.

Need Some Help With Your Bird Feeders?
Accessories to the Rescue!

FEEDER ACCESSORIES - Like most activities in our modern world, bird feeding becomes easier with the many accessories that are available.  So whether you have a special challenge or would appreciate a little convenience check out Feeder Accessories.

Feeding wild birds is the second most popular passive hobby ...
second only to gardening in the number of people participating. 
Backyard bird feeding is so rewarding! 
But better yet, if done properly it will greatly benefit many species.
With the dedication of bird lovers we can help change a bird's world for the better.