Using Pole Bird Feeders In Your Yard

As you are backyard bird watching you see a lot of birds coming to your yard or garden some seem to stay in the trees others you see on the ground why? Birds have different eating habits because of the type of foods they eat in their natural surroundings as well as the type of predictors they deal with. It can be a challenge to know what and how to feed the birds that come to your backyard, gardens or patio As you watch your feather friends you will soon notice the birds that are reluctant to eat from ground feeders and the ones that prefer to stay in trees and bushes.This is  where using pole bird feeders can  benefit you and make the feeding of many different types of bird a lot easier.

The use of Pole Bird Feeders will encourage lots of different species of birds to come to your yard, garden or patio. As you look around and notice in garden shops, pet supply stores, or even other peoples gardens that there are  many different types of pole bird feeders available. Pole Bird Feeders will very in price according to size, features, brand and where you find them  for sale.

You can buy a good quality middle-of-the-road Pole Bird Feeder for about twenty dollars. Even though this pole bird feeder is not very expensive it may come with all the required features that you need for your garden bird feeder. The best way to buy  Pole Bird Feeders is to first do some homework or check out a large selection online. This will give you a lot of information so you can select the pole bird feeders  that are right for you.

When you select your pole bird feeders keep in mind what you want it to do and where you plan on putting it.  There are three types of feeder that are usable as pole feeders. Always select a pole feeder that is adequate for the job. Take into account  the number of birds, the type of birds you have or want to attract,t and the wild bird foods you will be using. The three types of feeders that you can use as pole bird feeders are platform bird feeders, the hopper type bird feeders and tube bird feeders.

The platform pole bird feeders resemble a flat box or shelf, some styles come with covers others do not. Platform bird feeders can be hung from trees, set on  poles, and some styles are set on the ground with legs. Birds that prefer not to eat on the ground will flock to platform pole bird feeders. You will like these feeders for ease of use and  being able  to watch the birds as they eat. Just some of the birds that like platform bird feeders are  the House Finch, Sparrows, Doves, and Juncos just to name a few.

The platform pole bird feeders resemble a flat box or shelf, some styles come with covers others do not. Platform bird feeders can be hung from trees, set on  poles, and some styles are set on the ground with legs. Birds that prefer not to eat on the ground will flock to platform pole bird feeders. You will like these feeders for ease of use and  being able  to watch the birds as they eat. Just some of the birds that like platform bird feeders are  the House Finch, Sparrows, Doves, and Juncos just to name a few.

The second style is the Hopper pole bird feeder. These feeders come in a wide range of styles and sizes. The miniature barn design is the more traditional hopper pole bird feeder style. With this style of feeder you will not need to refill it daily  as they can hold large quantities of seed. The hopper feeder is usually easy to fill,and clean. This is a good feeder to mount from a pole or you could hang it from a tree.  Using a hopper feeder as a pole bird feeder is a good idea for ease of watching the birds.

Tube bird feeders can come as or be used as Pole Bird Feeders  they can be hang from a tree.. Tube bird feeders are long cylindrical tubes, which have multiple perches near the feeding ports. The feeding ports can be big or small openings depending on the style. Tube feeders are usually filled with thistle, nyjer or sunflower seeds or mixed bird seed. The tub bird feeder is usually used for small bird varieties. However some of the tub bird feeders work on larger species.

Pole Bird Feeders can invites lots of different species of birds to you yard, garden or patio. This is a nice feature as it will give you more opportunities to watch a number of different types of birds. The ability to discourage squirrels, and cats that are on the hunt make these feeders a very desirable choice. Th different styles available as well as the price range  of pole bird feeders makes for a wide selection. Now all you need to do is select the one that is right for you and enjoy the birds and discourages bird-eating cats from pouncing on your feathered guests.

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