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Ground Feeders: Sparrows, juncos, doves, and bobwhites prefer to feed on the ground, and all you have to do is scatter the seed there. A tree stump or a knee-high table will do as well. However, ground feeding is unsanitary and may attract rodents, unless the ground is concrete that can be disinfected / sanitized.

Tube feeders are plastic seed-filled tubes with feeding ports and perches. Some are enclosed in wire cages. Hang from a tree limb or mount on a post.

Platform (or tray) Feeders are open trays with raised edges. Use one with drainage holes to prevent seeds from rotting. This type of feeder attracts seed-eating birds, but is especially appealing for ground feeders such as cardinals, grackles, jays, starlings, titmice, purple finches, evening grosbeaks, juncos, doves, pheasants, grouse, and some sparrows. Place tray feeders on or near the ground

Hopper or House feeders: Look like small houses with a roof that covers a large storage area for seed. These feeders attract many types of seed-eating birds, but are especially suited for larger birds such as blue jays, grosbeaks, cardinals, and woodpeckers. Hang from a tree limb or mount on a post.

Suet Feeders attract cardinals, chickadees, creepers, kinglets, nuthatches, starlings, thrashers, woodpeckers, and wrens. Peanut Butter Suet will attract bluebirds, cardinals, goldfinches, kinglets, jays, juncos, starlings, thrushes, woodpeckers, wrens

Below are some available bird feeders with information on what kind of birds they attract ...

The birdfeeder features an encased motor and rechargeable (and replaceable) batteries. The motor is connected to the weight activated perch ring--birds will not set it off, even larger species like woodpeckers and cardinals. But the minute a squirrel hops onto the perch, the motor is triggered and the feeder begins spinning, taking the squirrel for a whirl before it loses its grip and is thrown (gently) from the perch. It's a humanitarian way to deal with persistent squirrels--there are no shocks or poisons to hurt them, simply a wild ride that they won't be inclined to repeat. Birds are free to eat without disruption, and your family will get a kick out of watching squirrels go for their rides.

Bird Feeder
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Product Features
  • Rechargeable nickel-cadmium power-stick battery and battery charger included
  • Measures 4-3/4 by 21 inches; lifetime feeder warranty; 1-year warranty on motor and battery charger
  • Squirrel-proof bird feeder holds approximately 5 pounds of seed
  • Sturdy polycarbonate feeding chamber; metal cap and base resists squirrel damage
  • Battery charger plugs into standard 120 volt wall outlets
 

Sparrow Free Magic Halo, Keep Sparrows from Feeder

Product Features

  • University developed
  • 98 percent effective in studies
  • Any feeder: hanging, tube, stationary (pole mounted) or hopper
  • Better access and less competition at the feeder
  • More food since it is not wasted on pests
 

Backyard and Beyond Edible Bird Feeder Kit

Editorial Review
Young ornithologists will love having a bird feeder in the yard, especially one they built themselves--and the birds will especially love the feeder if it's edible! With this kit, kids build a simple cardboard structure with a tubular body, a conical roof, and several perches. There are parts for two separate feeders. When they're put together, kids spread on a thin layer of the included glue and decorate in different ways with the included moss, pine cones, and bird seed. Hungry birds will come and peck away until all the seed is gone--and then the process starts again. And kids, don't forget to take notes on who shows up! --Richard Farr

Product Description
Edible Bird Feeder Kit. A fun and unique kit with parts to build 2 edible bird feeders. Includes forms, sunflower seed, corn kernels, wild bird seed and animal-safe glue.

 

Gardman USA 280019 Wild Bird Feeding Station Kit

Product Description

  • Everything required for a backyard feeding station.
  • The decorative twin hook with finial will accommodate 2 hanging feeders, bird bath supporting ring and bird bath, small feeder hook, mesh seed tray, 3 section black power coated pole with a total height (feeders / birth bath not included)
 
Product Features
  • Perky Pet Squirrel-Be-Gone III Triple Tube Feeder features nine feeding ports that allow birds to feed normally but close with a squirrel's weight on the perch or any part of the sliding, protective metal frame
  • Separate 3-tube design allows for a variety of seed to be fed at the same time
  • Rugged, heavy-duty metal construction with U-shaped perches that many birds prefer (especially cardinals)
  • Holds 8 lbs of seed
 
Product Features
  • Wild bird feeder with 6 feeding stations, adjustable perches, and optional cardinal perch ring
  • Green powder-coated aluminum
  • 3-quart seed capacity; adjustable spring mechanism closes seed ports to deter squirrels
  • Unique seed ventilation system
  • 6-inch hanger included
  • Rating: 5 out of 5
 

Product Features

  • The Droll Yankees Domed Cage Sunflower Wild Bird Feeder is both effective and attractive
  • Combines a very popular 15" long tube style feeder with an 8" diameter green wire cage that allows songbirds easy clearance through the 11/2" openings
  • Keeps squirrels and large birds away from the seed
  • The tube is easy to remove for cleaning to maintain the health of the birds
 
Product Features
  • 1.5 lb Seed capacity
  • Satisfaction guaranteed
  • Mixed or nyjer thistle seed by using the bottom rotating ring
  • Easy to fill wide mouth top
  • 4 feed ports
 
Product Features
  • The Droll Yankees B7F wild bird feeder has an extra large seed capacity
  • The wide diameter, 20" long seed tube holds 21/2 quarts of seed
  • Provides 6 feeding ports and is designed to feed all types of wild bird seed mix
  • Polycarbonate seed tube with die cast metal top, bottom and seed ports for years of use.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5


Bluebird Feeders:

Regular Feeders ... Suet Feeders ... Platform Feeders




Regular Hopper / House Feeders:

Hopper feeders look like small houses, with a roof that covers a large storage area for seed. Hopper feeders are attractive to many types of seed-eating birds, but they’re especially suited for larger birds such as blue jays, grosbeaks, cardinals, and woodpeckers. Hang from a tree limb or mount on a post.

Hanging Peanut Feeder will attract: chickadees / titmice ... woodpeckers


 

Homestead 3201S Super Stop A Squirrel Wild Bird Feeder

Product Features
- Large capacity holds up to 11 lbs of seed
- Super StopASquirrel Feeder with heavy duty steel hanger included
- Pole mount (up to 11/4 diameter poles) with mounting clip included (pole NOT included)
- Spring adjusts to deprive squirrels of feed and also restrict large birds by closing the feeding ports

 

Heritage Farms 7533 Absolute Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeder

  • weighs 13 pounds
  • 5-year limited warranty
  • keeps squirrels and large birds at bay
  • crafted in durable steel with clear polycarbonate windows
  • placement in sheltered southeast location for frequent visitors
  • wash the bird feeder regularly with water and white vinegar; metal standing post and hanging hook are included
 
Product Features
  • Innovative squirrelproof wild bird feeder design with easy flow tray that feeds 10 or more birds at once
  • Dramatic 17" dome keeps away squirrels, rain and snow
  • Huge seven lb. seed capacity hopper
  • Attracts songbirds such as chickadees, finches, cardinals, tufted titmice and downy woodpeckers
 

Looker Bluebird/Chickadee Feeder:

  • Measures 12 x 9 x 8 1/2
  • It has an 1 1/2 inch hole at both ends and a roof that pivots open on a coated cable for easy fillin
  • Green roof and natural cedar body

 




Suet Feeders:

Hanging Suet Feeder will attract: cardinals ... chickadees ... creepers ... kinglets ... nuthatches ... starlings ... thrashers ... woodpeckers ... wrens

Peanut Butter Suet will attract: bluebirds ... cardinals ... goldfinches ... kinglets ... jays ... juncos ... starlings ... thrushes ... woodpeckers ... wrens


Double Suet Feeder:


  • Attractive, metal suet feeder holds two suet cakes.
  • Metal leaves adorn the roof and sides of the suet feeder
  • Wire chain and hook for easy hanging
  • 5 1/2" w x 7" h.


Platform Feeders:

Tray or Platform Feeder with Corn will attract: bobwhite quail ... doves ... grackles ... house sparrowsjays ... juncos ... ring-necked pheasants ... starlings ... white-throated sparrows

Platform Feeder or Tube Feeder and Tray with Peanuts will attract: cardinals ... grackles ... jays ... starlings... titmice (Avianweb note: Peanuts are often contaminated with aflatoxin, a fungal toxin. Aflatoxin is carcinogenic and causes liver damage in birds and other animals. Roasting reduces aflatoxin but does not eliminate it entirely. North American peanut producers are currently working on eliminating contaminated peanuts from their products. Especially peanuts with dark spots on them should be considered suspect, but even those that look clean and perfect could possibly be contaminated.)

Tray or Platform Feeder with Millet will attract: blackbirds ... chipping sparrows ... cowbirds ... doves ... house sparrows ... juncos ... towhees ... tree sparrows ... white-crowned sparrows ... white-throated sparrows

Tray or Platform Feeder with Corn will attract: bobwhite quail ... doves ... grackles ... house sparrows ... jays ... juncos ... ring-necked pheasants ... starlings ... white-throated sparrows

Duncraft 1744 Champion Squirrel Blocker Platform Feeder:

Squirrel-proof platform bird feeder with roof for protection from rain and snow

  • Crafted entirely in metal for all weather practicability; sturdy construction hinders animal chewing and abuse
  • Squirrel blocker system with metal grids and mesh screen allow beak-only seed access
  • Designed to hold 1 pound of sunflower seeds
  • Built-in hole for post-mounting on 1-inch diameter posts; hanging loop also provided
  • Feeder measures 14-3/4 by 11-3/4 by 10-1/2 inches and weighs 6-1/3 pounds upon shipping; limited 5-year guarantee
  • Ratings: 5 out of 5

Duncraft 169 Squirrel Proof Pavillion Platform Feeder

  • Squirrel-proof design
  • Crafted with a nylon resin roof to protect food from moisture and mold; stainless steel hanging wire for quick installation
  • Platform uses a squirrel blocker system of double metal grids and mesh screen allow beak-only access; holds 1 pound of sunflower seeds
  • Built-in hole for post-mounting on 1-inch diameter posts; disassembles quickly for cleaning
  • Feeder measures 14-3/4 by 11-3/4 by 10-1/2 inches and weighs 4 pounds upon shipping

Wood Platform Feeders

15201 SQ PRF Platform Feeder 6:

  • Hanging wire included
  • Squirrel-Blocker screen system lets birds feed, stops squirrels
  • The only squirrel-proof platform feeder on the market
  • Built-in post mount (for 1-inch diameter post, not included)

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