Sunflowers, mixed bird seed, black oil sunflower or safflower seeds will ensure that your feathered friends will not go hungry. Hanging bird feeders are easily maintained, you simply have to hang them in a spot and fill them with bird food. Here are some of the birds that you can expect with these types of bird seed:



Black-oil sunflower seed - goldfinches, woodpeckers, titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, redpolls, pine siskins

Safflower seed - chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, finches, cardinals, grosbeaks

Mixed seed - doves, Carolina wrens, thrashers, cardinals, sparrows, juncos, goldfinches, woodpeckers, titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, white-throated sparrows, white crowned sparrows, jays, purple finches

With a hanging bird feeder you are sure to have a variety of birds come to your back yard. Hanging bird feeders, like all bird feeders need to be kept full of bird seed. If you notice in your hanging bird feeder that the bird food is moldy or changing colors, you should switch all the old bird seed out for fresh bird seed. This will keep the birds coming to your hanging bird feeder.

Hanging bird feeders are a great way to enjoy watching birds. Hanging bird feeders are also great for the birds because they are usually too far out of reach for cats. When hanging a hanging bird feeder be sure to check it for security, as the strings or branch may weaken.

When looking at hanging bird feeders there are different types of hanging bird feeders. There is a "classic hanging bird feeder" typically made of wood, or know as a "cedar bird feeder" Then there is the "plastic hanging bird feeder." As well as the "tube bird feeder." These are all great hanging bird feeders, and all serve a similar purpose, the main difference will be with your style.

Remember to clean your humming bird feeder at least twice a week, more often in very warm climates or seasons. And keep your feeder full! Hummingbirds may not return to a feeder that they have found to be empty.

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