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August 12, 2008
Tube bird feeders attract birds such as the titmice, woodpeckers, finches, chickadees and nuthatches. They are long and cylindrical in shape. They also have perches on the feeding ports. Tube bird feeders usually discourage competing animals such as the squirrels. The perches on the feeding ports also discourage the large birds from eating the bird seeds. Some tube bird feeders are surrounded by metal wire “cages”that further encourage small birds to feed by excluding larger nuisance birds and squirrels.
You can hang your tube bird feeders from strong branches or use pole mountings. Pick a location that is easy to get to and reach. When the weather gets bad, which is also a time when birds need as much food as they can get, it is much better if the feeder is in an easy-to-reach place.
So what are the best foods to feed the birds? Seeds are your best option. Offer one kind of seed to each feeder. Sunflower seeds are an all time favorite of many birds — cracked corn and peanuts are a good option. For the feeders with small ports, nyjer seed is a favorite of the small songbirds. This seed is commonly identified as “thistle” seed, but it is actually “nyjer” seed which is cultivated in Asia and Africa and is high in oil content.
The greatest reward of putting out bird feeders is the joy of watching these delightful little feathered friends eating and knowing you are contributing to their well being.
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