Finches are wonderfully social
birds that are
a pleasure
to the backyard bird watcher. As they come in many different
types and colors you can be assured of seeing lots of variety at
your Finch feeder. While birds like Hummingbirds and Orioles need feeders
for nectar
as their diet
consists of the nectar from flowers, Orioles may also eat
fruit. Finches are strictly seed-loving birds and prefer small seeds.
They especially love eating Nyjer seeds, Thistle seeds and the seed
heads from tall weeds. Putting a feeder for Finches in your backyard or on
the patio will add to your bird watching enjoyment.The addition of a bird
bath is both
pleasurable for the birds and can add to the beauty
of your backyard making it a Finch freindly place.
There are many different types
of Finch
feeders
available on the market. You will need to decide what sort of Finches
you want in your garden and if you would like more than one
feeder. Placement of your feeder or feeders will be important so you
can watch your visitors as well as for other reasons.
While you are deciding on where to
place your
feeder or feeders in the backyard or patio try and take into account
that each type of Finch has different feeding requirements. House
Finches are extremely
sociable birds. They will gather at the feeding
stations in groups as large as 30 or more birds at a time. Therefore
your Finch feeder should be big enough to accommodate them.
An
Adjustable Thistle
Seed Finch Feeder is an
ideal type
of feeder for this reason. In some of these feeders as many as 18
different birds can perch on the colorful stands and eat their fill of
thistle seeds. The adjustable feeder type has three interlocking
adjustable pieces to it, this feature allows you to clean the feeder
very quickly and easily. The clear tube of the feeder allows you to see
how much of the seeds there is remaining in the Finch feeder. With the
better Finch feeders there is a drain sponge at the bottom of the tube
that makes sure that all moisture leaves the feeder; this
keeps the seeds dry and fresh for your Finches. The other birds
species that love this feeder design are Goldfinches,
Finches, Grosbeaks, Redpolls and Siskins
One of the
other real nice Finch feeders on the market is
the
Nyjer Mesh Finch Feeder. This feeder
is constructed from mesh
and has a protective polycarbonate collar both at the top and the
bottom. This keeps the
tubes shape and protects
both you and the Finches from the sharp edges. This mesh covering makes
this Finch Feeder great for small birds to cling and eat the Nyjer
seeds. The baffle design directs the seeds towards the birds, allowing
them to get at the seeds with ease. The mesh keeps the seeds dry and
lets Chickadees, Finches, Goldfinches, Redpolls and Siskins enjoy
eating at this feeder as well.
As you can see you have a large choice as to
what Finch
Feeder you can put
in your garden. The choice is up to you and you can
start enjoying the many varieties
of Finches
as well as the other birds that will enjoy coming to your
Finch feeder
filled with wild bird foods in your backyard, or patio.
