Seven Basic Backyard Bird Feeder Series

Have you ever gone out to purchase a bird feeder and right away you are met with a various selection of styles and designs? It can seem like a mystery as to which feeder might work best for attracting the birds you desire. But did you know that, with the exception of specialty bird feeders for attracting orioles, hummingbird, or bluebirds, all bird feeders you see fit into one of seven categories. That includes many squirrel proof bird feeders that are available.

It’s important to know this as birds have different feeding habits and different types of bird feeders attract different species of birds. Some bird feeders are considered non-exclusive attracting both large and small birds. Others bird feeders are exclusive meaning – they only attract small birds or certain species of birds. Then there are those feeders that take a specific type of wild bird feed to attract a certain group of birds.

In our series “The Seven Basic Bird Feeders” we will discuss each of the seven wild bird feeder types, what wild bird feed to use in them, and what birds you can expect to attract. Like us on Face Book  or follow us on Instagram  where every two weeks we will feature a different type of wild bird feeder. We hope you join us and let us help you take the guess work out of buying a bird feeder and explain to you how different types of bird feeders will attract a larger variety of birds to your backyard.