Attracting birds with birdhouses and feeders ....

Different types of birdhouses and feeders exist because each style has its own function when it comes to attracting birds.  If you want your birdhouse to be full of happy, healthy and singing birds then it helps to know which birdhouses and feeders are best at attracting birds of different varieties.

For instance, if you are trying to attract hummingbirds, then it is best to choose a nectar or jelly type feeder and not bother with a birdhouse as they prefer to nest in trees and in bushes near the ground.  Chickadees prefer birdhouses and feeders that allow them a quick escape into a shelter in case a larger bird shows up to compete for the treats.  If you are trying to attract woodpeckers and flickers, then the birdhouse itself becomes the feeder as these birds feed off the insects that make their home in natural or old wood.

Finding the right birdhouses and feeders that are the best for attracting birds in your area might require a bit of research on your part.  Once you have found out what kinds of birds frequent your area, you can check the following sites that specialize in selling premium birdhouses, customized to attract different species.

Yardiac.com

The Bird Shed
Nice selection of bird houses at very reasonable prices.

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