The best bird feeders are sure to attract beautiful, feathery flocks.
What to look for when shopping for the best bird feeders
Narrowing down the best bird feeders requires you to consider the types of bird species you want to attract, the frequency of maintenance that is realistic for you, your overall budget, and the best location around your home. Backyard bird enthusiasts know that adding a feeder will not only attract birds, but any other wildlife that thinks they can steal a quick meal. If squirrels are a concern for you, consider a squirrel-proof bird feeder.
Picking the perfect location will also affect how you shop. A bird feeder pole can be installed anywhere, while hanging style feeders require either a tree branch or another structure to allow for hook installation. Choosing a location that will keep your birds safe is important as well: low feeders near bushes can set birds up to be attacked by cats, while hanging feeders too far away from cover can endanger birds from other predators such as hawks.
Hummingbirds spend their lives searching and consuming food. In fact, they need to drink nectar every ten minutes to maintain their fast metabolism. You can make your own nectar at home using granulated sugar and water, or buy a premade nectar. Hummingbirds can visit 1,000 to 2,000 flowers a day in search of their food, which means that regardless of where the nectar comes from, they will be grateful for the easy energy from a well-stocked feeder.
To make your yard a hummingbird’s paradise, garden experts advise luring the birds with nectar-producing flowers, either planted in the ground or in pots and planters. Once in your yard, they will discover your feeder and will be sure to remember their new feeding spot. It’s best to keep your feeder in the partial shade to avoid any spoiling of nectar. To keep ants and bees at bay, keep the exterior of the feeder clean and dry, and give it a wash every one to two weeks with warm soap and water.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fact Check: A Look at the Worst Political Deceptions of 2022The midterm elections are finally over, but it won’t be long before the 2024 campaign cycle — which will really start in 2023 — gets going. Before that happens, we’ve put together this list of the year’s biggest whoppers that politicians and others made over the past 12 months.
Read more »
2022 Pop Awards: The best new photo gear of the yearOur friends over at PopPhoto did a rundown on the best new cameras, lenses, accessories, drones, lighting, and more from 2022.
Read more »
The 20 Best TV Episodes of 2022In spite of binge models and odd weekly releases, these 20 TV episodes stood out as the best of 2022, as voted on by the Paste_TV writers and editors:
Read more »
PhoneArena Awards 2022: Best Phones of the Year!As 2022 is drawing to a close, we hold our PhoneArena Phone of the Year awards. Check out all the categories and how the vote went for each one of them...
Read more »
Best air fryers in Canada 2022 — what to consider before buying and air fryingWe've got you covered with options for a range of budgets and functions.
Read more »
The Drive's Best Car of 2022 Is the Ford MaverickCheck out thedrive's inaugural year-end award picks in six categories: Best Truck, Best EV, Best Car Under $40,000, Best SUV, Best Performance Car, and the overall Best Car of 2022. Read on to find out who took home the Golden Slash!
Read more »