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There are a great many variations in bird feeders,
ranging from simple platforms and tubes, to perforated "socks", to bins
and ornate "chateaus". If you are looking to match a decor, there's
bound to be something that fits the bill (no pun intended).
Our back yard is primarily forest, and we're more
interested in attracting birds and keeping out maintenance level reduced,
so we're more interested in utility than appearance.
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For seed feeders, we find the "cage" variety of
feeder to be our first choice, as they lots of surface area to
facilitate several birds feeding at once, and they tend to have larger
seed capacities, so need refilling less often. Available in mesh
sizes appropriate for coarser seed mixes, sunflower seed, and the
like, as well as finer for thistle and millet, these have become our
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Hummingbirds can be territorial, so in order to
attract several - and not just a "bossy" one or two - we find it best
to use several simple, inexpensive feeders spread out in multiple
locations. No need to go with ornate and expensive feeders
(unless you want to), just remember that "Hummers" are particularly
attracted to the color red. |
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No need to get fancy with suet feeders - a simple
"cage" to hold a standard block is sufficient. I have mounted mine on
rough cedar planks to simulate the food being on the bark of a tree,
as that seems to make the larger woodpeckers more comfortable. Other
varieties are available featuring multiple cages, suet ball feeders,
etc. |
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