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Hopper Bird Feeders Can be Beautiful Too!
Traditional hopper style bird feeders are a favorite among many backyard birders and their feathered friends as well. With adequate perching area, they will accommodate most seed mixes and many species of wild birds. They’re also one of the standard feeders because of their large seed capacity.
But plain wood Hopper Bird Feeders tend to get kind of boring…they all start to look alike after a while. Fear not! Now there’s good news for these types of bird feeders. They’re available in stained glass and copper, ceramics, and stoneware to withstand the toughest elements. If you’re looking for a beautiful feeder that is totally functional and easy to use, hopper bird feeders are always an excellent choice for any landscape.
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A Tube Birdfeeder: Perch or Cling?
To Perch or Cling? Tube feeders come in a multitude of styles, accommodating nyjer seed, peanuts, and most birdseed mixes. Depending on what birds you’re looking to attract, and what you’re feeding should dictate the type of tube birdfeeder you’ll use.For attracting Goldfinches with Thistle or Nyjer seed, both types of feeders work well. The advantage to a clinging-type feeder is that more feeding space is available, you’ll likely see more birds at the feeder at one time.
If you’re looking to attract multiple species with Black Oil Sunflower seed for example, a tube feeder with perches will allow each bird its own space.
Both types of work well, the important thing is to keep fresh food available, and keep feeders clean to prevent the spread of bacteria among gathering birds in your yard.
Birding Tips, Information & News
To Perch or Cling? Tube feeders come in a multitude of styles, accommodating nyjer seed, peanuts, and most birdseed mixes. Depending on what birds you’re looking to attract, and what you’re feeding should dictate the type of 
Both types of work well, the important thing is to keep fresh food available, and keep feeders clean to prevent the spread of bacteria among gathering birds in your yard.