Why are birds not coming to my window feeder?
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Why are birds not coming to my window feeder?
There may be a variety of factors influencing a bird’s use of your feeder. You may simply be living in an area that doesn’t attract birds as a result of few flowers, shrubs, and trees that they prefer. Conversely, you may live in an area that has many food options and they are happy where they are currently feeding.
Can you put a bird feeder next to a window?
Feeders should be placed either very close to the window (less than three feet), or much further away (greater than 10 feet). From close feeders, birds cannot hit the window hard enough for serious injury, and distant feeders provide enough room to safely maneuver.
How long does it take for birds to find a window feeder?
How long does it take for birds to come to a new window feeder? There is a general Rule of 2s that birdwatchers apply while they wait. This means, it may take 2 seconds, 2 minutes, 2 hours, 2 days, 2 weeks, or 2 months for birds to come and use the feeder.
How far should a bird feeder be from a window?
Relocate Your Feeders Your options are twofold: Place feeder and birdbaths within three feet of the nearest window so that birds don’t hurt themselves upon liftoff; or place them more than 30 feet away so that feeding birds have plenty of space to clear the house.
How do I attract birds to a window feeder?
Attracting Birds to Your Window Feeder By placing a birdbath near your house and the feeder, it will attract them and potentially bring them to your feeder. Remember that moving water is even more alluring to birds!
Where is the best place to put a window bird feeder?
To prevent window strikes, place bird feeders either within 3 feet of your windows or more than 10 feet away from them. You can even try a window bird feeder to see birds up close. If the birds hit your window from within 3 feet they will likely not be going fast enough to hurt themselves.
How do you get birds to come to a window feeder?
You can attract wild birds to use the window feeder by first removing all other food resources from inside the garden; those making the window feeder the only source of bird food. Use there favourite feed such as peanuts, seeds and fat balls, well using bright colours to attract them to feed at the window.
Are window bird feeders any good?
Great for small spaces: Window feeders are ideal if you have a small garden, patio, balcony – or no outside space at all. Great for families: Children love watching garden birds up close, and learning more about nature. Perfect if your kids are taking part in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch.
How do you attract birds to a birdhouse window?
Regular seed mix, large peanuts, mealworms, small suet nuggets, dried fruit, etc. Experiment with different food types to attract a wider variety of birds. Some feeders have a tray with a divider for different types of seed, or consider having two window feeders that offer different food.