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Wednesday 8th August 2012, 21:45
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Why aren't birds visiting my feeder?
Hi! I am a new birdwatcher, and I just hung my first bird feeder in the backyard yesterday. We usually see quite a few birds in our yard (robins, blue jays, cardinals, crows, sparrows, woodpeckers), but we have yet to see one visit our feeder. Is this normal? Is it just that they don't know about this new food source yet? Supposedly this feeder (Squirrel Buster Classic) & food/seed blend are appropriate for the birds in our area (according to the owner of the wild birds store). Is there anything else that I need to do to get the birds to feed at our feeder? Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Thursday 9th August 2012, 02:44
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Sometimes it takes a few days - or even weeks for the birds to start using the feeder. Just make sure the food doesn't get wet and mold. Also there is a lot of natural food around at this time of year and they will feed on that. Give it a few weeks and I bet you will see a lot of birds at the feeder.
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Thursday 9th August 2012, 13:30
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Thank you for the info/advice, Lisa. We'll be patient. We are thinking about getting a birdbath, too...
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Friday 10th August 2012, 02:19
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Wendy, that would also help. Birds love to play in the water - and drink it.
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