Hey bird lovers! Who could forget smiling at the cardinals and blue jays from the kitchen? With some new feeder placement, we'll really see the birds come in like it's spring break in Daytona Beach. I've spent years (and plenty of crafty squirrel chasing) figuring out where the birds like to eat. I think I've got it down now.
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Birds tend to be more comfortable around windows as they won’t be able to fly fast enough to injure themselves if they get startled and fly away. You may also be able to enjoy some lunch and watch a show at the same time as you get a great view of the birds while eating! To enjoy the best view of the birds, place the feeder 3-4 feet away from the window in your dining room or living room.
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2. The Sheltered Breakfast Nook
Place your feeder near (but not too close) to evergreen shrubs or bushes. Birds can use these for quick escape routes from predators and they are far enough that squirrels can't make the jump. It's like providing them a restaurant along the road with a security system!
3. The Morning Sun Perch
Place your feeder where it will get the first rays of morning sunshine. Just like people, birds like to get an early start to the day and enjoy a warm meal to kick off the morning. Feeder locations that get direct morning light are especially popular during cool spring and fall mornings when birds appreciate the warmth.
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4. The Quiet Corner Cafe
Please make your feeding station in the quietest part of your yard. Avoid heavy traffic areas and loud places like AC units. Birds like quiet, peaceful places to eat, just as we do. Imagine their feeding stations like our version of an old diner.
5. The High-Rise Dining Room
To give birds the best view of the area as well as help deter ground predators, mount the feeder on the baffle pole so that it is 5-6 feet high.
6. The Protected Patio
Mount a feeder under a large eave or overhanging area that will offer protection from the rain but allows for easy access. This way the feeders will stay dry and the birds can still eat during those spring showers. It’s almost like having a covered picnic area. I think we can all appreciate that!
7. The Social Circle Setup
Place multiple feeders about three feet apart. It’s like how we used to gather at the diner to eat together. This way, different species can avoid the crowding and dominant birds won’t be able to hoard all the goodies.
8. The Dawn Patrol Post
Put your feeder where it is easy to access as it gets light. Many birds do their foraging at dawn. An early starter feeder stocked is like opening the early bird special at your favorite breakfast place. They will be repeat customers in no time!
