Buying a Bird Feeder Online
Bird Feeders
Over the years I have spend many a pleasurable hour watching birds feeding in both back and front yards. In the spring and early fall the feeders are a busy place as the migratory songbirds come and go. During the winter, the songbirds, and others who stick it out with you, keep alive and singing, thanks to the food the feeder makes available.
Feeding birds is a responsibility that is not to be taken lightly. The birds will become dependent upon the feeder and this means they rely on you to make sure there is food available. This is especially so during the winter months when food is at a premium, and very hard to find.
If you are planning to but a bird feeder online, the first decision you need to make is what type of feeder you want. There are several choices.
Bird
Feeders:
The choice of feeder is directly related to the type of birds you are seeking
to attract.
Suet feeders will bring a variety of birds to your backyard. You can hang the suet feeder from a tree branch or from a plant hanger, for example. The basic suet feeder is a plastic-coated wire cage that flips open on one end. These feeders are the correct size for the commercial suet cakes that are available in many stores.
Suet is a good choice for a fall and winter food. If you plan to sue suet in the summer, check and be sure it is suitable for the hot temperatures as suet can become rancid and unsuitable for eating fairly.
The platform feeder is often a tray that has raised edges and the birds can perch on the edges or land right on the seed. Squirrels and other creatures can readily raid this feeder.
The tubular feeder is, possibly, the most common type of backyard birdfeeder. They are simple to fill which is an important point on a sub-zero winter morning. Tubular feeders have access holes and perches that allow the birds to readily enjoy the seeds.
When buying a bird feeder online be sure to consider the cost of shipping before making a purchase. What seems like a deal may not be so when shipping is added to the overall cost.
Before buying the feeder make sure that the seeds or the suet cakes you plan on using are available locally so you do not run out of food and have to wait for a delivery.
Bird feeders can be an attractive landscape feature so give some thought about how the feeder fits in with yoru overall design before buying.
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