The walled garden in a rose-filled garden designed by Julian and Isabel Bannerman
12.07.2024 - 15:32 / southernliving.com
Any bird enthusiast will tell you that one of the biggest joys is seeing wild birds enjoy backyard feeders that have been lovingly hung and stocked with birdseed. Alternately, nothing can feel more frustrating than when birds aren’t using your bird feeder.
Patience is key when trying to determine why birds aren’t using your feeder as multiple factors may be at play, according to American Bird Conservancy’s Kaitlyn Parkins.
Parkins says that seasons, safety and predators, windows, consistency, feeder position, and plants could all be behind why birds aren’t flocking to your yard. The National Audubon Society also encourages birders to diversify bird seed and make sure you are providing the proper food.
“A diverse mix of seeds will attract the greatest variety of birds. To avoid waste, offer different seeds in different feeders,” the National Audubon Society states on their website.
When birds aren’t using your bird feeders, it can be a frustrating task to figure out what the problem is, but there are steps to try to get to the bottom of birdless feeders.
How To Attract Birds To Your Feeder, According To An Expert SeasonsBird activity at feeders can vary by season, as the types of birds in your area and their diets change.
“Many species that frequent seed feeders in the winter, such as the Carolina Chickadee, feed their young insects during the breeding season,” Parkins says.
Safety and PredatorsParkins underscores that when attracting birds to our yards, it is important to keep them safe by keeping feeders clean, keeping cats inside, and passing on using pesticides.
“Birds will avoid feeders if there are predators, such as
The walled garden in a rose-filled garden designed by Julian and Isabel Bannerman
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