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Tube Birdfeeders: To Cling or to Perch?
Versatile tube birdfeeders…but which kind?Tube feeders are made to hold either sunflower or mixed seeds, thistle or nyjer seed, whole peanuts, or shelled peanuts. Some birds perch and some birds cling, so it depends on who you’re looking to attract.
Clinging birds for example, like Chickadees, Nuthatches, Titmice, and Woodpeckers will frequent tube birdfeeders that offer shelled peanuts. They have strong feet, and are known as “polite” birds, because they tend to take one seed and fly away to eat, or store it. They’re most entertaining to watch with their aerobatic antics. and, as a group, clinging birds are quite desirable to have around your patio, deck, or even window!
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The Very Versatile Tube Birdfeeder!
Wild Bird Feeders come in so many shapes and sizes that sometimes it’s confusing to pick one. Of course functionality is at the forefront, while aesthetics might be important to some folks too. The copper triple tube birdfeeder above is extremely versatile, with great features both you and your feathered friends will love!
Three tubes allow for multiple seed mixes, attracing a greater variety of birds. The weather guard helps protect birds and food from the elements, at the same time thwarting pesky squirrels from stealing seed. The attached tray acts as a seed catcher to reduce and eliminate ground mess. The newer polycarbonate plastics are very durable, and will not yellow with age. Large capacity feeders also let you spend more time enjoying birds and less time filling feeders.
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Tube Birdfeeders for Growing Grass?
Recently we’ve had lots of rain here in Georgia, which is great because we’re usually in a drought. However, I think this past episode may have been one of those “500-year” occurrences!Inundated, with rain, it has not let up for days, then the grand finale…about 16 inches in 24 hrs. All of the feeders were soggy, soaked, and stinky! Not once, but twice, the tube birdfeeders were dumped and cleaned. The seed became packed down, and downright nasty. There was grass growing in them!
The sideways rain had turned the little sanctuary into a health and safety issue for feathered friends.
With 2000% humidity, waiting until the storm passed,would likely have been a better option!
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Recently we’ve had lots of rain here in Georgia, which is great because we’re usually in a drought. However, I think this past episode may have been one of those “500-year” occurrences!