Using Bird Feeders To Attract Birds

There are many people who love the thought of different species of birds taking up

residence in their backyards or near their homes or, at least, stopping by once in a while for a quick bite to eat. Attracting birds through the use of bird feeders can be a great way to get many different species of interesting and colorful birds, for one, to at least visit on occasion.

It might surprise some, but certain kinds of bird feeders are made to attract certain types and kinds of birds. Going with one or another specific feeder is a very easy way to start attracting birds to a backyard or other area, for sure. One very effective kind is called a seed feeder, by the way.

A seed feeder usually comes in a certain style and with certain functions, to start. Most bird enthusiasts want to make sure they're attracting plenty of birds and not so many squirrels, who are opportunistic and intelligent enough to see the possibility of a free meal when it's hanging up right in front of them. That's why going with a squirrel-proof feeder is highly recommended.

There are a number of excellent squirrel-proof versions for sale these days, with one that's really innovative. It's a weight-sensitive feeder that responds to the excess weight of a squirrel and shuts its doors whenever a squirrel is weighing down the feeder. When the squirrel departs, the doors open back up, freeing seed for the use of birds alone.

Other squirrel-proof feeders are simpler and come with various other capabilities and functions. Some are mounted on poles have shields or baffles around them to prevent squirrels from getting at the seed or feed that different species of birds prefer. Other people are fans of the beautiful and elusive hummingbird, and there are whole lines of such feeders available for purchase today.

These hummingbird-specific feeders usually contain a reservoir which can be filled with store-bought nectar or nectar made up from various common ingredients. Most hold at least a pint of the liquid and the feeder is excellent at attracting these beautiful little birds, who happily flit to and fro, drinking from the nectar station. The best part is that they're actually not very expensive, happily.

There are many bird feeders available these days that come with a variety of capabilities, functions and specific bird species attractants. Some are made to draw in seed-feeding birds while others are meant more for hummingbirds and other species that like nectar. Some are also available unassembled while others come complete and ready for action. Just about all are also fairly reasonable in price, for what it's worth.

by: Peter Gitundu

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