How to Squirrel Proof Your Bird Feeder
Everyone (well, almost everyone) loves the little furry and mischievous friends that live in our gardens. They're always playful and they demonstrate real intelligence, determination and cunning. It's unfortunate that this side of squirrels is most revealed when they start raiding the bird feeders!
As squirrels love to eat most if not all of the food on the feeders, bird lovers are always on the lookout for bird feeders that are squirrel proof, or at least those which will deter them.
The bigger relative size of the squirrels enables them to take over any unprotected bird feeders and drive the birds away. This has made the bird feeder companies take a close look at how they can make their bird feeders more squirrel proof. One company has cleverly developed a bird feeder that uses the squirrel's own weight against it. Read all of How to Squirrel Proof Your Bird Feeder →
Quick and Easy Bird Feeder Plans
These bird feeder plans will show you how to make your own bird feeder. In all honesty, a basic bird feeder doesn't need to be any more complicated than a bird table. If you think about it, all the birds are interested in is a safe place to eat their food. A bit of shelter from the elements and some protection will be a welcome bonus for them.
When you start building your own bird feeder, make sure you get hold of some wood that has been properly treated to prevent it splitting or rotting when it gets wet. Consider using something like exterior grade plywood which is perfect for the job, preferably from a sustainable source. Wood with a thickness of 0.5 to 1 centimeter is ideal. Read more on Quick and Easy Bird Feeder Plans →
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 on 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 all of Hopper Feeders Are a Great Choice For Beginners →
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