bird feeders ottawa

What kind of bird feed should I get?

I live in Ottawa. What types should be to attract birds to my garden, with a trough Bird? I see many of the finches, but if I try to attract Cardinals and Blue Jays'll be wasting my money on seeds for them?

You will able to attract the finches, but know that the thistle (sometimes called Nyjer) has a special feeder because the seed is so small. Tube feeders are a wire mesh small enough so that the seed does not fall off or what is called a thistle sock. This is made of a special type of material that will allow the finches peck by the material, but still remain small seed in. If squirrels are a problem he wants to go with a solid metal feeder instead of the mean. sunflower oil Black attract cardinals and tiles, but if you are just starting I would recommend a mix of wild bird seed with a high percentage of sunflower in the mixture. This will attract more birds, and others have only birds in your yard will make your garden more attractive to the species you want. I know that both species reached to a hopper or tube feeder and if squirrels are a problem I recommend that you write on a platform feeder. Please place your feeders far enough anything that a cat can hide in, but give some of the birds hiding place if they feel threatened. More information about this suggestion and my tips page. Remember the three things that attract birds to your garden are food, water and shelter.

Nancy Today: Off to fill up the bird feeder

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