So, I have tried 2 birdfeeders, 4 types of feed, and 3 locations to get birds to eat from the feeder. Now I had wildflowers, sunflowers, clover, and live in the country so I was told that in the Spring, Summer, and Fall the birds probably won't be interested in my feeder... But for over 2 months into winter, still NOTHING.
I buy good(ish) feed. Ok, maybe not the super expensive stuff, but it's certainly legit feed! I do not have the feeder near the window. I know birds hang out in the trees... So... WHY ARE THERE NO BIRDS!?
Do they realize I'm trying to create a habitat for them in my side yard with my wildflowers? That I'm planning on making bird houses for next year??? The LEAST they could do is eat from my feeder!!!
So. With this semi-obsession / "I don't know what I'm doing wrong" thinking. I look at bird feeders and feed every time I visit a store. However, I have this thing about spending when I'm unsure. I hate spending. Birds eat from the ground, in a tree, on my fence, in their not-clean-nests... so why should I spend money on expensive feeders?? (I admit, they look cute, but I have a feeder.)
Anyway. Husband has been putting up with me looking at feeders for months and finally stated. Just Buy One! We aren't leaving till you do.
I being frugal, found a nice metal red one that seemed to be a good value - plus it was 11% off too... I also picked one that lets me do two types of feed at once (big and small), since I still don't know what birds I'll get since I've never gotten any to come to my feeders!
5 weeks later.
BIRDS!
Is it because it's metal? (My last feeder was metal!). Red... I usually hung black feeders. Slightly bigger than my old one? It's in the same spot... I dunno but finally, there are birds!
I must admit, 1 weeks after I hung this feeder I had one sapsucker eating from it. I call him Fluffy, because now he's HUGE since he's been the only bird for so long. Hopefully I won't cause bird obesity...
