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Whole and Shelled Peanut Bird Feeders
Offering a variety of foods will attract more species of wild birds to your feeders. Seed feeders are wonderful for many birds, but some have no interest in them at all. Suet is another food (especially in winter) that will entice more feathered friends.Peanuts are an absolute favorite of many birds. Jays, Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Grosbeaks, (and even Bluebirds in winter) will chow down on peanuts. Some birds prefer shelled peanuts, while others will go for whole peanuts too. Squirrels on the other hand, will eat any peanuts!
Adding one or even two peanut bird feeders to your existing setup will definitely entice more species to your yard. Most of these feeders are made from metal and durable stainless steel, but wooden models are also available. If pesky squirrels are a problem, be sure to install a quality squirrel baffle to keep them away from feeders. If you enjoy feeding squirrels, there are peanut bird feeders like this innovative and fun whole peanut metal wreath feeder. It suits both squirrels and birds….providing the little piglets leave some food for the birds!
As always, be sure to offer a fresh water source like a birdbath, as this will increase the number of species and sheer numbers of visitors to your place.
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Pretty Parasol Ant Moat
For those who adore hummingbirds and enjoy feeding them, an accessory like the ant moat is of utmost importance. Sweet and sticky nectar is a real attractant for pesky ants, and can easily ruin the whole experience of feeding and watching these flying jewels.By adding an ant moat to hummingbird or other nectar feeders, you’ll stop ants dead in their tracks. Ants can’t swim-so they’re never able to cross the moat as long as there’s water in it.
Standard ant moats will serve the purpose well, but Parasol ant moats add grace and charm to pretty hummingbird feeders. Parasol ant baffles are also available for staked hummingbird feeders and will keep ants away from nectar by using a touch of petroleum jelly on the underside.
Whether a hanging or staked type feeder, an ant moat or baffle helps to provide a better birding experience for you and feathered friends!
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One Heck of a Bird Feeder Pole!
Although space may be limited in your yard, you can still attract many species of wild birds. Offering suet and seed mixes, or even peanuts will entice Blue Jays, Nuthatches, Chickadees, Woodpeckers and many more. A small dish for feeding mealworms will likely bring Blue Birds too.This bird feeder pole is a complete feeding station kit in one package. With five spots for feeders, food and water, you can bet it will get feathered friends’ attention! The tray holding suet balls may also be used for fruit in summer to attract those vibrant migrants like Tanagers, Orioles and others. The attached small bath is a super convenient way to offer a fresh water source for birds, the visual magnet that brings them home. For a central viewing spot, the Wild Bird Feeding Station is where it’s at!
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