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New Bird Feeder
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A lot depends on where it is .... smaller birds need to have cover close by (bushes/trees) to perch in whilst going to/from the feeder. Any activity by predators (esp. cats) nearby will also keep birds away.
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Shouldn't be long at all, but with the weather warming up its not the best time of year as there are lots of insects about for birds to eat. You always get more birds visiting feeders in cold weather.0
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What have you put in the feeder? Birds can be very choosy! My lot go mad for sunflower hearts and fat balls, but leave the seed mixes alone.0
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Thanks for the replies
There are bushes and trees close by which is good. We do get occassional visits by cats but it doesn't seem to have put birds off popping in in the past, so I hope they continue to do so!
I hadn't thought about the weather warming up, even if it doesn't get much use in the warmer months I'll have it ready for the colder months.FTB 2017
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You may think that with the weather warming up, demand would drop because of more bugs etc being about to eat, but at this time of year demand from birds can go through the roof. This is because they are nesting/have young etc. Many will use the feeders for 'fast food' (ie like McDonalds of the bird world) for themselves, to free up more time to forage for food for their young.0
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It can take weeks; once they know it's their (and it's regularly topped-up), it will always be occupied.
Assuming the aforementioned cover.0 -
My boyfriend spotted the first visitor to the feeder yesterday evening :j
We are out all day at work Monday to Friday though so no idea if/how many day time visitors we have had!
I love the McDonald's of the bird world comment :rotfl:FTB 20170 -
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I was recommended sunflower hearts so bought a big tub of them, great to read other people suggesting them.
I also have peanuts, and a couple of fat balls. Doesn't look like the fat balls have been touched yet though.FTB 20170 -
greyteam1959 wrote: »I agree sunflower hearts are the things to use.
150 kg a year my garden birds scoff !!
I’ve just bought a bird feeder, first time user. I have loads of uncooked sunflower seeds in the kitchen, Can I use them or should I buy special ones for birds?0
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