I hope you mean "No House Sparrows!"?
Stonechat1 -
Yes, I mean House Sparrows. The upside down feeders are very specie specific. Goldfinches, Siskins and Chickadees will use this feeder.
An unbelievable hummingbird video. Just shows there are all types of predators (even little ones). :eek!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rve45rjomd4&feature=plcp
This video shows that you just never know what might show up @ the feeder.
(or what might happen @ the feeder!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rve45rjomd4&feature=plcp
:eek!::eek!::eek!:
Here is a list of squirrel-proof feeders (and free shipping!;))
http://www.mysongbirds.com/squirrel-proof-feeders/
Also try safflower seed - blackbirds typically will not it, but cardinals, chickadees, finches and grosbeaks love it.
As mentioned, place multiple feeders out of sight from one another. By doing this, you will see your hummingbird numbers increase. Place a feeder in the backyard, one in front yard, one on the side of the house.............
The type of food and type of feeder will determine what bird species you will attract. For example, if grackles are a problem, switch to safflower seed in your hopper or platform feeders. Grackles typically will not eat the safflower, however cardinals, finches and grosbeaks love it. Your...
Several things to consider, birds find food (feeders) visually. Place a small pile of food below your feeder. Once one bird (any species) finds it, you will start to have a lot of activity. Fall time of the year is a hard time to start new feeding stations. The amount of natural food is far...
Two other things to try: 1-place a small pile of food below the feeder, this adds visibility helping birds find your feeder. 2-if the feeder goes unused for another week, move the feeder to a different location, birds can be picky about location.
Good Luck!
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