Wild Bird Seed Feeder
There are many reasons to feed wild birds. Whether you just enjoy watching and listening to them in your garden or to help control the pest population of your organic garden, wild bird feeding can be helpful and essential to you and the birds. There are some who stumble across many wild birds by accident once they create their garden and are looking for ways to keep them coming back regularly. More and more gardeners are shying away from pesticides and sprays that can harm their plants and pets so having a population of wild birds can help keep those plants free from snails, caterpillars, greenfly and other nasty predators.
Squirrel Resistant Bird Feeder
There are many different types of wild birds that you could attract depending on your location and climate. Things to keep in mind when planning on putting up a wild bird feeder is where the feeder will be placed and other animals such as squirrels or predators. While some wild birds do not have a preference for the types of seeds provided, others will not be able to break open the shells with their beaks, so you will want to explore what types of wild birds are in your area and what they prefer to snack on for your feeder. Sunflower seeds, cracked corn and mixed seed are popular blends of feed for wild bird feeders while other items such as white millet, nyjer and suet and fruits will attract an entirely different population of birds.
Mealworms
Many people will think about feeding wild birds in the autumn and winter months since their natural food supply may be limited. This is a great time to start even if you have never tried your hand at feeding before. But do not limit your feeder to just the colder months. Many wild birds will continue to visit your garden and provide you with their songs and activity throughout the year as long as you maintain the food supply. There are a number of different styles and types of wild bird feeders so you will have to examine where it will be located and the types of birds you wish to attract in order to make the right decision for your new feeder.
Wild Bird Seed Mix
Remember to keep your feeders clean, free of mould or debris and have a supply of clean water on hand nearby. Water is just as important to wild birds as the food is and should be looked after regularly as well. By keeping only a few days supply of seed in the feeder, you can clean out the feeder as needed and replenish the food without having to take a large amount of time to do it. Depending on the type of seed you choose, there may be shells remaining or even bird droppings, which you will want to clean before refilling for the next few days. You would not want to eat your dinner out of a dirty dish, so neither should they. Clean feeders will help your wild birds remain healthy and fed and coming back for more.