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turn your feeders into squirrel proof bird feeders
Backyard birding can bring a few frustrations to the serene and peaceful hobby. Namely squirrels… they can cause some damage and be a real bummer when constantly raiding bird feeders.There are fairly easy ways to turn your existing feeders into squirrel proof bird feeders. With some careful placement and a quality squirrel baffle, your squirrel headache will be solved for good!
Economical plastic or metal baffles may be installed for pole-mounted feeders and hanging feeders too. On the pole, the baffle sits below the feeder and keeps squirrels from reaching the feeder above. When used on hanging feeders, baffles act as a shield to keep the critters from reaching down past them to the feeder.
Some baffles, like the Twirl-A-Squirrel shown here, have a motorized compartment which reacts and spins when the weight is significantly increased. It’s very effective against squirrels, and extremely hilarious to watch. But don’t worry, it will not harm the spinning squirrel… only make him a bit dizzy – depending on how long he wants to hang on!
Check it out in this manufacture’s video clip:
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ants in the window hummingbird feeder
Last season a customer purchased this window hummingbird feeder in hopes of not only attracting the tiny jewels, but bringing them closer to home for better viewing. She seemed happy with her purchase, until I received a note saying there were ants swimming in the nectar!Now this is perfectly understandable, ants being a constant battle with nectar feeders, but…. this window hummingbird feeder has a built-in ant moat.
So I proceeded to ask: “Is the moat filled with water” and she said “yes”. “Has the moat always been filled with water?” I asked, rather puzzled. After explaining that ants can’t swim, if the moat were consistently filled with water, this would be impossible. Ants just can not cross a body of water. So, my belief is that the water must have evaporated from the moat – it’s really the only logical explanation.
By the way, this is a great little window hummingbird feeder because it allows for full view of birds. It can also be used as a seed feeder during colder months, attracting more feathered friends for close-up viewing!
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Sculptural Hopper Bird Feeders
A Very Hip Hopper Bird Feeder!Hand crafted in cedar and stainless steel, and definitely built for the birds, these hopper bird feeders are unique in design and quality. It’s just one of a series of the “Wave Feeders”. The free-form, sculptural design adds elegance and makes for a great conversation too.
Functional art for the garden like this enhances the environment, while helping feathered friends thrive and flourish. The handcrafted quality is unsurpassed, with polycarbonate windows that will not yellow over time. They’re virtually indestructible, ensuring many seasons of use and enjoyment. Holding three pounds of black oil, or any seed mix, hopper bird feeders like these make awesome, and long lasting gifts that will really be used and admired…by the recipient and their feathered friends alike!
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