Whether feeding hummingbirds or orioles, the sweet sticky nectar can become a major ant attraction. Once ants discover the nectar, there’s really no way of getting rid of them except to block them with water. An ant moat does just that, prevents the pesky critters from reaching nectar with a small body of water. Ants can not swim, and therefore will not cross water.

Some nectar feeders feature a built in ant moat, which is a real advantage to additional accessories. This window feeder even doubles as a seed feeder in colder months, simply by removing the lid. Hanging bird baths can also be used as bird feeders in cold weather, allowing you to offer virtually any treats on the large, platform type feeding area.

Versatile birding accessories like these are ones that may be used year-round to benefit feathered friends. They give you more bang for your buck too!