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Upside Down Thistle Feeder
Why do they make some bird feeders upside down? Basically it’s to discourage certain birds from that feeder. There’s an upside down thistle feeder made for feeding American Goldfinches only. House and Purple Finches are unable to consume seed from these perches. The sweet nature of the Goldfinch is to give up rather than fight for a spot at a crowded thistle feeder.With the upside down version, there’s no worry of anybody but a Goldfinch at the feeder. Pretty cool idea! They make a suet feeder like that too, it discourages Starlings and Grackles. It also protects suet cakes from the weather.
For your next thistle feeder….try an upside down one. Happy Birding!
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Thistle Feeders Feed More Than Finches
If you think Goldfinches are the only songbirds to feast at thistle feeders…think again!House and Purple Finches are known to crowd thistle feeders, which is why they make an “upside down” version to discourage them. Towhees and Pine siskins may also be seen at thistle feeders. But likely the most vibrant, other than the Goldfinch, is the Indigo Bunting. They can be seen at thistle feeders during summer months, and are more likely to visit your yard if there is a fresh water source too.
Check out this great video clip of a male Indigo Bunting at the Rainbow Finch Feeder.
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Stylish Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders
Not all Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders are created equal…they don’t require a metal cage to keep squirrels out. Stylish feeders that are super effective at keeping pesky squirrels at bay do exist. These large capacity squirrel proof bird feeders allow ten or more birds to perch and feed at once. With its ample perching area, even cardinals, who are rather shy about landing on narrow spots will be comfortably at ease.The Sky Cafe has mix and match options including green, red or clear baffle top. Optional seed dividers allow you to offer feathered friends more variety. All hardware is included, and the one and a half gallon seed bucket means less time filling the feeder. These fantastic squirrel poof bird feeders come with a lifetime warranty on squirrel shenanigans!
Feed the birds…not the squirrels
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