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Purchasing and Placement Tips
Home » Outdoor Decor » Bird Feeders » Purchasing and Placement TipsAfter deciding what kind of birds you want to attract and what kind of bird feeder you will use, you can either build or buy the feeder.
Bird feeders can become a fun family project. You can make a bird feeder out of cereal, a pine cone, or other common household items. One “recipe” calls for a piece of wood attached to thick wire mesh and hung from a tree branch or house eave. Another option is to cut large holes in the sides of a rinsed out milk jug; then hang the container using wire threaded through a second set of holes near the spout of the jug.
On the other hand, it is simple and relatively inexpensive to purchase a bird feeder. Bird stores, as well as general retailers, offer a wide variety of bird feeders, including feeders that are supposedly “squirrel-proof.”
After making or purchasing your bird feeder, choose a location that is ideal both for the birds and for your viewing pleasure. If you have a tube feeder, consider hanging the feeder outside a window so that you can watch the birds from inside your home. If you have a birdbath, you can place the feeder near the bath, but keep bird feeders away from birdhouses, as nesting birds do not appreciate the noise and traffic.
Don’t wait for winter; instead, put your bird feeder up as soon as you purchase it. While some birds will only use a feeder during the winter, others will use your feeder year round. Pick a spot about five of six feet above the ground, and, if you are concerned about squirrels, choose a location that is away from most trees and walls.
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