bird feeders?

I want to know the right bird feeders and bird food to put out to attract all the pretty birds. And when do you put out hummingbird feeders? Are there better places than others for bird houses/feeders? I have a bird bath nearby for them…anything I need to know about that?

We have a big picture window out front and the kids love watching the birds eat and play so I would like to have a "bird area" out front with my flowers. Cats aren’t really a problem here and the kids don’t bother the birds….just watch from the window.

What are good types of foods and for what seasons? I noticed the dough suet stuff I put out was never a favorite but they all liked the berries and other kinds. Well, not the orange stuff.

I just don’t want to be feeding our neighborhood birds the equivalent of McDonalds food!
Also, I live in Missouri if that helps!

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