Which feeders are right for the wild birds in your backyard? 

Thistle bird feeder tubes are popular with most wild birds, and provide some of the most productive bird watching hours. Tubes can be used as hanging feeders or can be mounted on a pole such as you’ll find under bird feeder accessories, and they come in a wide variety of styles and prices. Many birds, such as cardinals, sparrows, tufted titmice, juncos, towhees, and finches prefer our platform bird feeder items as they like to stand on a flat tray rather than cling to a perch. Investing in quality feeders that are designed for specific kinds of birds will give you years of bird feeding enjoyment and eliminate some of the nuisances that can be associated with feeding birds. Also check out our unique bird baths.

Feeding the wild birds in your backyard can be an expensive proposition if squirrels are gorging at your feeders. Not only can gray squirrels jump 3 to 4 feet straight up and leap horizontally around 10 to 12 feet, they can destroy wood and plastic feeders. Squirrel proof bird feeder items and squirrel baffles will help you foil the squirrels and attract the wild birds, filling your yard with flashes of color and sweet birdsong. 

You’ll also find some ideas for feeding the squirrels themselves. Squirrels will always go for the closest and easiest source of food. Give them a feeding area of their own that is well away from the bird feeders. Supply them with sunflower seed, corn and peanuts and they’ll quickly learn to eat in their own area. Check out our squirrel feeders - you'll have fun watching the squirrels, and save money as well.