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Add an Inexpensive Thistle Feeder for Crowds
The American Goldfinch is adored by many backyard birders, mostly for their vibrant yellow plumage and sweet song. With a gentle disposition, they tend to shy away from a crowded thistle feeder, whereas most birds become aggressive and fight for food.You can alleviate this problem by adding extra feeders. With the use of thistle, or nyjer socks, it is very inexpensive and effective to accommodate more finches. The thistle socks are available in different sizes, and best of all, cost only a few dollars (usually under $5.00). No cleaning required, basically they are meant to be disposable after becoming worn or tattered.
They allow for cling-type, all over feeding as opposed to perches, so the whole feeder is actual feeding space. Thistle socks are available in white mesh, black, even festive holiday colors! Eliminate the competition for food and attract more Goldfinches with the use of this innovative thistle feeder.
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Place this Near Your Window Hummingbird Feeder
If you enjoy watching hummingbirds and have feeders in your yard to attract them, why not also encourage them to stay a while and nest there too?A new product called Hummer Helper is specifically designed for hummingbirds. It encourages them to nest naturally and nearby, thus increasing hummer population in your immediate area. It has even been endorsed by The Hummingbird Society.
If you have a window hummingbird feeder, hang the hummer helper nearby to encourage tiny jewels to set up house in your backyard. You’ll likely see more hummingbirds at feeders as fledglings begin feeding as well. Since hummingbirds practice “site fidelity” there’s a strong chance you’ll see a greater increase in hummingbirds at your feeders each year.
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Very Wild Bird Feeders Indeed!
Hot Lips Hilda 
Laughing Green Man Wild, whimsical, funky, crazy, call them what you may, but they are all totally functional! Wild bird feeders that are handmade pottery are an excellent choice as they will withstand freezing winter temperatures and the killer heat of summer. Since they are stoneware with special glazes, fading is not an issue, and squirrels can’t gnaw on them either!
One Kool Cat Be it a Hot Lips Hilda, Laughing Green Man, or Cool Kat, they are terrific variations of the traditional tube bird feeder. Rubber stoppers on the bottom provide for filling and cleaning (dishwasher- safe too). They work best with sunflower seed, but if you’re like me and don’t want the mess below bird feeders, sunflower hearts and chips are preferred.
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The American Goldfinch is adored by many backyard birders, mostly for their vibrant yellow plumage and sweet song. With a gentle disposition, they tend to shy away from a crowded 
If you enjoy watching hummingbirds and have feeders in your yard to attract them, why not also encourage them to stay a while and nest there too?
