Proper placement is among the most important aspects of the backyard finch feeder so that you can attract as many of these wonderfully colorful songbirds as you can. The first factor to consider relating to placement is locating a place to hang the feeder where the birds can feel safe should any dangers arise, such as the neighborhood cat. Putting the feeder near a few bushes or small trees will be most appreciated by your flying friends.
If you place your finch feeder close to a window or deck you'll be able to easily view the birds, but it's best to watch them from inside or from a distance, at least until they're a bit more relaxed with your presence. Finches are notoriously social birds that will very likely arrive in large groups to look at the feeder, which makes bird watching all the more interesting.
To discover the best place for your backyard finch feeder you will also want to take into account the kinds of finches you're trying to attract as there are various varieties with different feeding requirements.
Finches like various types of seeds and possess short, tiny beaks so little seeds are best including thistle, Nyjer, millet, and black oil sunflower seeds. Your finch feeder will certainly attract other varieties of smaller birds who like the same type of seeds such as cardinals, grosbeaks or redpolls.
Competition is an additional consideration to bear in mind when it comes to locating the best position for your backyard finch feeder. You definitely won't want your finches to have to compete for their food or be unable to eat from the feeder at all any time larger birds bully their way in. One way to quickly remedy this is to have a separate feeder for other, larger varieties of birds in another part of the yard so everyone will be able to enjoy their meals peacefully.
Always keep your finch feeder filled with tasty seeds and clean. Cleaning your feeder with hot water and a little bit of bleach (10% bleach, 90% water) can help to be sure the birds that frequently visit your yard remain healthy.
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