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Choose bird feeders

Match the feeder to the birds.

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Different feeders attract different birds.

Types

  • Tube feeders: small birds like finches and chickadees
  • Hopper feeders: a wide range, including cardinals
  • Platform feeders: ground feeders like doves and juncos
  • Suet cages: woodpeckers and nuthatches
  • Nectar feeders: hummingbirds

Placement

Place feeders either within 3 feet of a window or more than 30 feet away to reduce collisions, and near shrubs for cover.

General information only. Keep feeders clean and never disturb nests. Open Meadow Daily isn't paid by any store or brand.