Providing the right types of food sources & feeders to attract your favorite wild birds is easy! You can feed basic mixes that attract a wide variety of birds, or you can choose premium mixes that are formulated with the most desirable seeds of colorful songbirds. Don’t forget mixes with fruits, nuts, & mealworms too! You can also feed wild birds without a feeder by using a compressed treat like a bird bell – these feed with no feeder required. Start with a hopper, tube, or platform feeder.

There are four main feeder types to choose from: hopper, tube, platform, & specialty feeders for feed such as mealworms or peanuts. Mostly all birds will eat from a hopper feeder, from large cardinals to small chickadees. If you choose a tube feeder, check to see if it is designed for small clinging birds, larger perching birds, or both. Platform feeders make most birds happy & specialty feeders work well to attract songbirds as well. Place near shelter to provide security for the birds.

A bird uses its heightened sense of sight & hearing to find the water necessary for its survival. They are attracted to areas with food sources & water, and have a keen ability to hear moving water sources. Attract more wild birds to your feeders by providing water sources like bird baths or water features. Your feathered friends will be happy to have a drink & take a quick bath while they visit your outdoor space for a meal. A water source is a great addition to your birding paradise.