Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Bird Feeder Checklist

The Duncraft Eco-Strong Tail Prop Suet Feeder complete with a Pileated Woodpecker https://www.duncraft.com/Duncraft-Eco-Strong-Pileated-Tail-Prop-Suet-Feeder
The SquirrelBuster Standard Feeder
The Wild Birds Unlimited Antimicrobial EcoClean Extra Large Seed Tube Feeder

A new year is a great time to review your feeding station and consider if you, your family, and the birds are getting the most out of your efforts. You don’t need every kind of bird feeder, but it’s good to know your options and make sure you have your favorites featured at your feeding station. Even within a category of feeders, hopper feeders are diverse in form and function, and there’s always the option of using a combination feeder to save time and space at your feeding station.

How many different types of feeders can you name? How many different kinds do you have? Do you need to add another feeder to your collection to attract a new group of birds?

- platform feeder

- hopper feeder

- squirrel-proof hopper feeder

- tube feeder

- antimicrobial EcoClean tube feeder

- squirrel-proof tube feeder

- suet feeder

- tail-prop suet feeder

- squirrel-proof suet feeder

- hummingbird nectar feeder

- oriole nectar feeder

- oriole jelly and orange feeder

- window feeders

- combination feeders

It’s always fun to check out the variety of feeders offered by some of the best companies, including:

- Duncraft - Perky-Pet - SquirrelBuster - Wild Birds Unlimited - and more …

Above all, enjoy the feeders you have, keep them well-stocked with quality bird foods, offer a variety of foods to attract a variety of birds, keep your feeders clean and your feeding area tidy and safe – and share your enthusiasm for birds with others.

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