Know Your Local Birdlife
How Do Birds Find Bird Feeders?
Food and safety are all that birds prioritize. These little creatures are just like us humans, foraging for food and finding shelters every day for basic survival. That’s why it is the primary step for you to attract birds, to ensure an adequate supply of food and water.
Place Your Feeder Strategically
Bird feeders should be placed in a safe area that protects the birds from threatening creatures and at different heights for different bird species. Most birds do not fly directly to a new feeder as they are cautious and are afraid of potential harm and danger from cats/hawks or other animals(and humans of course). They do not want to be too exposed, so there better be some coverings like trees or large bushes nearby(but you need to keep the feeders from small bushes that cats can hide in).
In general, feeders should be put at least 5 feet from the ground to prevent jumping squirrels and cats,Small birds like finches and chickadees adore tube feeders put in a higher position and larger birds such as cardinals, jays, doves prefer the more open platform feeders. Apart from that, you should also ensure a standing/staging perch for the birds so that they can rest and enjoy the meal leisurely.
