Birding Stuff

Welcome to the Bird Feeder Page

It is a rare bird watcher who does not like to set up a feeding station outside the kitchen window. Just observing the actions of wild birds is a source of hours of pleasure. If you are fortunate enough to have established a nesting site of two then you are even more blessed.
On this page we shall share a few thoughts about feeding and show you where to find equipment without ever leaving the warm, dry comfort of your home. There are a number of valid issues regarding feeders and feeding. I have built a page of articles for your use. Please click here to read a great deal more. Bird feeding is serious business and there some real considerations such as:

  • What food should I use?
  • Where should I locate my feeders?
  • What are the bird health issues?
  • Should I feed all year or only in the winter?
  • How can I arrange my yard and the feeders so that I get the best views without frightening away the birds?


    • These are good examples of feeders that attract very small seed eaters such as Goldfinches. Other slightly large seed eaters like House Finches and various Sparrows will also come.
  • If your intention is to specialize in just Goldfinches, get a tube feeder (center image) with the perches set above the feed holes since Goldfinches will eat up-side-down. I wonder how they swallow?
  • If you have not established a Goldfinch feeding station, put up a simple white sock feeder (right-hand image) to start; the birds seem to be highly attracted to the sock in spite of the beauty and style of the big feeder you bought because you liked it.

    • These are feeders that lend themselves to birds such as House Finches, most Sparrows, and Grosbeaks. They all accommodate sunflower seeds and simple black-oil sunflower flower seeds will draw the birds.
  • Be aware that the wood feeders (gazebo at right) fit the birds best but they do require a higher level of cleaning and will not last as long as plastic ones.
  • Window pane feeders (center) are neat but remember to keep the lights off in your room so that the birds do not start to watch you.
  • Other feeders give you the option of using suet which will attract birds such as wood peckers and other insect eaters like Robins.

    • Here are some feeders that will attract and serve birds just as well others, but which might be more effective in attracting the buyers of feeders - you and I.
  • The feeder on the left is a practical one that will hold a lot of food and a lot of birds. It does need to dumped of husks each time you refill it.
  • The sunflower feeder will hold a fair amount of sunflower seeds (a prime resource!) but limits the number of birds that will feed there at any one time.
  • The little kitty feeder is, well, it is cute.

    • Hummingbird feeders!!
    What yard is complete without a Hummingbird feeder?
  • Hummingbird feeders need perches even though the birds can feed in mid-air. The two on the left are good examples of this. You will need to have red at the tips. You will also want the feeder tube to be clear .
  • The feeder at the far right is not for hummers at all (sorry, I cheated) This feeder will attract Orioles, who like orange colors, if they are in your area and they are spectacular birds.