Discussing The Question Of Where To Put Wild Bird Food

Introducing wild bird food to your garden is a fantastic way of enticing our feathered friends into your garden. However, the issue isn’t as clear cut as simply buying some seed and placing it wherever you like. There are a few factors that you should consider to ensure that your wild bird food doesn’t go to waste and so that you can enjoy the sights of local birds. Read on to learn why your bird feed positioning is so important.

Considering Placement For Different Birds

There are various different kinds of birds that like to feed in different ways. The finch family and other similar small or brightly coloured birds feel safer when feeding off the ground. This means that placing wild bird food in feeders is a good idea if you want to attract some colour to your garden. In contrast, songbirds tend to be more comfortable feeding on the ground and you will have to consider putting out some feeding trays, or scattering on the ground to attract them.

Considering Safety

Whilst birds are feeding they are at their most vulnerable. Taking careful consideration about where you place wild bird food can go a long way in keeping them safe from predators. Your bird feeders must be positioned as far away from walls and roofs as possible to nullify the threat from cats. Placing feeders near vegetation of some kind can also make birds feel more secure, as they have somewhere safe to retreat to in the event that a predator does make an appearance. Any wild bird food that is placed on the ground for songbirds should provide good visibility of all sides to allow maximum opportunity to spot a predator.

In The Winter Months

When the winter arrives and the temperature drops, food becomes scarce and our feathered friends need wild bird food more than ever. If you notice that birds are not using your feeders, it could be that it is because of a cold wind, so try moving them to a more sheltered location. Any wild bird food that you have put into feeding trays should be brought in each night to stop it from going bad.