Birdfeeders

Birdfeeders are structures that resemble lanterns wherein a person can place seeds and other types of birdfeed to attract and feed the birds in the surrounding area. So if a birdfeeder is placed in a ...

Birdfeeders are structures that resemble lanterns wherein a person can place seeds and other types of birdfeed to attract and feed the birds in the surrounding area. So if a birdfeeder is placed in a spot easily viewed from the home, it can provide hours of entertainment for the whole family. Some of the birds can even become possessive and try to frighten away interlopers.

Birdfeeders come in two different types: hanging and stationary types. Hanging birdfeeders are usually hung in trees and are more convenient as they can be placed anywhere. In the case of stationary birdfeeders, there are two types available: those that can be attached to a tree and those that are perched on a pole. A place with many trees is convenient for nailing the birdfeeder to a trunk, but if there are few trees, the pole type is handy.

In terms of the material of birdfeeders, there are many varieties available: wooden, plastic, metal, glass and stone. The most popular one is the wooden birdfeeder, as it blends with the woodland scenery. Birdfeeders claim to be squirrel proof, but very few really are. Squirrels usually visit the birdfeeder to hoard the seeds, and, of course, in turn they scare away the birds.

If birds repeatedly come to the birdfeeder, it is assumed that they use it as their primary feeding source. In such cases, it is best to keep it full at all times by replenishing it more than once a day. Remember that the ground below the birdfeeder will be full of seeds and droppings, so choose your spot wisely! And for safety reasons, make sure that the birdfeeder is secure. Hanging birdfeeders may swing on windy days and should thus be checked regularly for integrity. If it falls, not only will birds be injured or killed, anyone standing underneath it may get injured. Don\'t forget to check a stationary feeder frequently, too, as a safe and sturdy birdfeeder proves to be a joy for years to come!