where and what kind of bird feeders to put in my back yard?
August 28, 2010 Bird House Feeder
I live in the south eastern area and was wondering where to put my bird feeders. There is a lot of construction going on around my house (front and back). Right now I have two tube feeders (storebought) and one platform made out of a frisbee. The tube feeders are under a tree in nice cover and another one is under a tree with little cover so I can see them (this is the tree where most of the birds nest). The platform feeder is on my deck near the tree that the birds nest in. Are these good spots, should I change any? I’ve had them up only for about two days but have seen no birds. Should I give it more time or is the construction freaking them out. How can I get the birds to notice it? Also, what is a good time to find a bird on the feeders?
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Comments (4)
Hummingbirds are fun, entertaining, full of energy and it’s easy to attract hummingbirds.
Give it time.Birds are sight feeders.
It will typically take birds a little while to find/discover new feeders, especially during the most severe periods of winter and in the middle of summer. Many birds explore their areas for new feeding opportunities during mild periods. Once a few of the birds discover your feeder they will attract the attention of other birds in the area.
Having both tube bird feeders and a platform feeder is wonderful. A platform feeder will help to attract larger birds and tube feeders will attract small bird species. In addition, you should fill your tube bird feeder with a seed that will attract the widest variety of birds. Black-oil sunflower seeds are usually the most widely accepted seed. You can buy a 25 pound bag of Black Oil sunflower seeds for about $19 here: http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/cmcbos25.html.
Feeder Placement –
Place your feeders in a quiet area where they are easy to see and convenient to refill. Place feeders close to natural cover, such as trees or shrubs, which offer refuge to birds as they wait their turn to feed. Evergreens are ideal, as they provide thick foliage that hides birds from predators and buffers winter winds.
Be careful not to place feeders too close to cover with strong branches that can provide good jump-off points for squirrels and cats. A distance of about 10 feet seems to be a good compromise. You can provide resting and escape cover for ground-dwelling birds, such as Song Sparrows, by placing loosely stacked brush piles near your feeders.
Construction –
During times of active construction birds will definitely not come. But during early morning periods, when construction is halted you will begin to see birds at your feeders. One way to further encourage birds to visit your feeders is to add a bird bath or water source to your yard.
get one that can hang on a tree not in the ground because other wise squirrels will get in it and eat that sucker up
Construction noises disrupt the birds’ natural habitat. Yes, it scares them. When things calm down & things get back to normal the birds will come! Usually mornings are a good time to find birds on the feeders. I have a bird feeder right next to my kitchen window, near the edge of the property & in a tree about in the middle of the yard. The birds find all of them- if you have cats or dogs, the birds will not come as often. When I built my house, there was still construction around me. I was afraid I wouldn’t have any birds. Years later I wake up to the sound of them singing. They have to get used to where the feeders are & feel safe in the environment. Sounds like you have enough trees for them to feel sheltered and you’ve placed them well..