Wild Bird Feeders: What Types Should Be In Your Garden?

So How Do You Choose Wild Bird Feeders?

A variety of wild bird feeders.

To attract a variety of bird species to your wild bird feeders an assortment of food must be served up. Each type of food needs a particular style of feeder. Some birds also have specific preferences for the way they eat.

Types of Bird Feeders

Setting out a backyard that provides an array of tastes and feeding venues will result in less competition for food and dining spots. This will allow for a happily populated bird habitat.

I started out with only one feeder for years. If that’s all you think you want, go for it! You will definitely enjoy each one of your visitors! Remember sometimes when I look out in my yard I only see one bird at my feeders.

There seems to be no end to the types of bird feeders available! Let’s explore the types of wild bird feeders for backyard birds.

1. What type of bird you want to visit your yard.

2. What type of feeder will attract those wild birds.

3. Not all birds are able to eat from all feeders.

4. Most birds have a feeding style and food preference.

5. How often does a feeder need to be refilled? Size is a consideration.

6. Climate will sometimes dictate what type of feeder is appropriate.

7. Ease of cleaning is another factor in the choice of a feeder.

8. Aesthetics are important for some people.

9. Pests of all shapes and sizes will play a part in the selection.

10. Viewing area – at the back of the yard or a window feeder.

11. The number of feeders one wants to have and take care of.

12. Price of the feeder to purchase and the cost to fill it.

We have four distinct seasons where we live. As I mentioned earlier the time of year plays a big factor in which type of wild bird feeders I use and my time. But just simply trying a new feeder is so much fun! Choosing favourite types of wild bird feeders is hard for me because I am so passionate about my hobby.

But these are my favourites! (I will tell you why on their individual pages.)

• Platform feeders are top on the list!

• Squirrel Busters and Yankee Flippers (Squirrel proof bird feeders! Honest!)

• Suet bird feeders of various kinds and Suet bird food recipes.

• Peanut-N-Shell feeders

But just before we get to the list a word of explanation.

Clicking on each item in the list will take you to another page. Here you will find a review of that type of feeder.

1. General Description

2. List of Features

3. Best Seed Choice for This Feeder

4. Positives

5. Problems

6. User Opinions

7. List of Birds Attracted to This Feeder

• Platform feeders, table feeders & tray feeders
  
  
• Squirrel proof bird feeders or squirrel resistant bird feeders
  
  
• Suet bird feeders and Suet bird food recipes
  
  
• Metal feeders

• Cedar feeders

• Wooden feeders

• Fruit feeders
  
  
• Ground bird feeder

• Hummingbird feeders

• Oriole feeders
  
  
• Gazebo bird feeder
  
  
• Hopper bird feeder
  
  
• Chalet bird feeder
  
  
• Bluebird feeder
  
  
• Tube feeders
  
  
• Peanut feeders

• Cardinal feeder

• Thistle feeders

• Sock feeders

• Window feeders

• Cage feeders

• Jelly feeders

• Unique feeders

• Peanut’n shell feeders

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