When Are Tube Feeders a Good Idea
Of all the different bird feeders that you can choose to keep in your garden, one of the favorites is the Tube Feeders. These feeders work well with all small wild birds such as Chickadees, Titmice and Goldfinches. Not surprisingly, they are shaped liked long cylinders, or tubes.
They usually come in two different models, one designed to serve thistle seeds or nyjer seeds, and the other designed to dispense mixed seed varieties. For each type of seed, you’ll get different bird species coming to your feeders.
The thistle seed Tube Feeders are long and thin and have lots of little perches next to the many small slotted feeding ports. Birds such as Woodpeckers, Pine Siskins and House Finches will enjoy eating at this type of feeder as well. Because these bird types are relatively small they can easily and comfortably fit on the small perches. Read more about When Are Tube Feeders a Good Idea →
When Should You Use Pole Bird Feeders
With all the different birds that flock to our gardens it’s often difficult to keep track of the different bird’s eating habits, but a little bit of close observation will soon show you that many birds are reluctant to eat from ground feeders.
Often, birds prefer to stay in feeders that are placed some distance away from or above the ground, and this is where having a Pole Bird Feeder may be just what the doctor ordered.
If you use Pole Bird Feeders you’ll be encouraging many different kinds of birds to come and eat from your garden. As soon as you start shopping you’ll discover that there are many different pole feeders that you can buy. Read more about When Should You Use Pole Bird Feeders →
Hopper Feeders Are a Great Choice For Beginners
As a beginner bird feeder enthusiast you going to want things in your garden that will encourage the birds to visit you. In addition to providing water for them to drink and bathe, you’ll want to give them a safe place to eat.
Of course there are lots of bird feeders that you can put in your garden, but you might want to consider Hopper Feeders – they’re an excellent choice for the novice.
Hopper Feeders are also sometimes called Wood feeders, but they shouldn’t be confused with wooden bird feeders. This feeder is great because birds will feel very comfortable with them. The Hopper Feeders also blend in very well with the rest of your garden and the surrounding environment. Read more about Hopper Feeders Are a Great Choice For Beginners →