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How far away from window should a bird feeder be
Locate bird feeders 8 feet away from your window to avoid collisions, although to re-position feeders not aligned with a reflective window is better.
Can you put bird seed on the ground
Go ahead and put bird seeds on the ground for a mix of bird species, but only ground feeders can clean them up within a day or two of discovering them.
What do you feed Orioles
Orioles will come to yards in early spring each year for a source of energy, offered as sugary-water, grape jelly or fruits, with suet or mealworms providing protein.
Are bird feeders messy
Bird feeders certainly do get a bit messy, but the level of messiness can be kept to a minimum, if only cleaning and maintaining the feeders during their use.
How to winterize a birdhouse
Seeing as adult birds are the ones roosting, not nesting in a birdhouse come winter, to winterize a birdhouse would be too only reduce internal cold air flow.
Where to place Mourning Dove feeders
Mourning Doves are such a large wild bird the placement of their own feeder would require a wide clearing with no objects potentially getting in the way.
Why are there NO birds at my feeder
Re-locate your feeders in an area they are visible to passing birds overhead or birds who land in the yard, while utilizing all kinds of feeders and food.
Will a Hummingbird feeder attract Hummingbirds
Hummingbird feeders will attract hummingbirds providing you can be sure there's an abundance of hummers in your area, or it will be a long wait.
Should bird feeders be out in the open
No harm in experimenting with where to locate birds feeders, as they can be put back in their original spot, but do situate feeders out in the open to be seen.
How to keep Doves off bird feeder
Doves can raid any bird feeder that is open to the elements, thus must be avoided at all costs; while feeding doves on the ground is a useful distraction.
