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Wild Bird Feeders for All Feathered Friends
From Fly-Thrus, to Platforms, you can entice more species of birds by offering a variety of treats. These styles of feeders allow you to change up foods according to season, offering migratory birds in summer a completely different menu from local winter residents. Anything from fruit and suet, to peanuts and mealworms, are easily fed in this style feeder.All birdfeeders are not created equal: Some desirable birds will not visit certain types of wild bird feeders, like tube style feeders. Great for some clinging birds, they’re just not suited for all birds. But most are easily drawn to platform and fly-thru feeders. Cardinals are a good example of this, as they tend to shy away from the narrow perches on tube feeders.
There are still many delightful options when choosing a platform-type bird feeder, they need not be boring! From classic architectural styles, to whimsical and fun designs, wild bird feeders will enhance any garden or yard while attracting feathered friends, they bring a dull and boring area to life!
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Decorative Bird Houses Provide Real Nest Sites
Even the most decorative bird houses can provide real nest sites for wild birds in your yard!For the sweet tooth in all of us…the Ceramic Cupcake Birdhouse, available in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Totally functional, these decorative bird houses are complete with easy clean outs on the bottom. With the vast destruction of natural habitat, birds greatly outnumber available nesting sites, in fact, real estate is scarce! Adding birdhouses will entice feathered friends and help them thrive and flourish.
The birdhouse needn’t be a boring wooden box either. The artistic creations and gazillion themes available are really fun to peruse. Cat shape, dog shape, flower and bird shaped decorative bird houses will add a touch of whimsy and vibrant color to your garden or yard. And Besides the decorative aspect, you’ll be helping feathered friends in your neck of the woods with places to raise their young. Even when you’re stumped for a great gift, decorative bird houses make awesome and long lasting gifts that will be used and enjoyed by any birding enthusiast or nature lover on your list…for many seasons too!
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Fun Peanut Feeders for Birds or Squirrels
Some feeders are just plain fun, and this innovative whole peanut feeder is definitely one of them. Based on the “slinky” principle, the flexible wreath is simple to open and close for filling. With a larger capacity than most peanut feeders, the wreath holds almost 2 pounds of whole peanuts.Perfect for Jays, Titmice, Woodpeckers and more, it’s no surprise that squirrels adore this feeder too! The great design works for both feathered and furry friends alike. Who you’d prefer to feed is up to you, determining feeder placement, and the use of squirrel baffle or not, is what will make the difference to diners.
Using peanut feeders for birds helps provide them with a nutritious snack that’s high in protein and fat. Storing the extra calories converts to warmth in cold weather, and energy stores for long migrations, and well, they just taste darn good too! If you’ve never fed peanuts before, add a peanut feeder to your yard and see who comes to visit…Happy Birding!
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