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Looking for a squirrel-deterring feeder? This one just may work for you.
Does it deter squirrels?
If you hang the feeder so that a squirrel can't grab with its hind legs and reach the feed ports with its front paws, yes.
Is it durable?
Yes, the pieces seem sturdy and the construction solid.
Any drawbacks?
None if you read the instructions! And adjust the feeder accordingly.
What's best?
The solid construction, the capacity, and the squirrel-deterring design are the best things about this feeder.
The customer support is fantastic!
I finally communicated some problems I was having with the feeder ports spiraling out and the cardinal perch falling off.
Customer support called me promptly and professionally and corrected my errors in how I adjusted the feeder.
They also have a website with how-to videos and an 800 number to call for any problems.
Last updated 4/4/2012 to correct my user errors with adjusting the feeder.
3 Birdbath Problems and Their Solutions
While you're trying to help the birds beat the heat, don't let issues frustrate you.
Try these solutions.
Wildlife-Attracting Ideas for Small Spaces -- Part 2
This article concludes a two-part series on attracting wildlife to specific small spaces. Find part one here.
Looking for simple ideas to attract wildlife? Especially in small spaces?
Wildlife-Attracting Ideas for Small Spaces -- Part 1
Looking for some simple ideas to attract wildlife? Especially in small spaces?
Here are a few ideas to consider:
Spring Migration is Starting -- Get Out and See the Sight
Today, take a break from focusing on your small outdoor area.
Take a field trip and thrill at the mass migrations in your area.
Although officially scheduled for on Saturday, May 14th, International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated year-round. After all, migratory seasons can vary widely across the globe.
Get involved with the organization's spring bird count, or check out other activities.
Want to Start Some Seeds for Wildlife? A Roundup of Seed and Seed-Starting Articles
What plants can you grow from seed to attract wildlife? How do you start seeds in small spaces?
Read on for a roundup of past articles here at the Wildlife Porch covering plants and seed-starting advice.
Gardening Ideas for Wild Birds
Zinnia elegans (Image: public domain)
Want to encourage wild birds to visit your yard or small outdoor space this year?
Go beyond your basic annual seed to an ornamental grass, small fruit shrub, or conifer in a container -- or stick with the simple beauty of a sunflower.
Winter Decorating the Birds Love: 6 Ideas to Brighten Up Your Holidays Outdoors
Want to decorate outdoors for the holidays?
Think about beautiful and bird-friendly decorations
A Surprising Way to Attract Wild Birds: Eggshells
A surprising way to attract wild birds to your small outdoor area: eggshells.
Make a Leaf Pile For Your Habitat
When leaves fall in autumn, we bag leaves as trash and put them on the curb. Some may use leaves to amend garden soil.
However, even in small outdoor spaces, leaves can be part of a wildlife habitat.
Build a leaf pile.
Nuthatches: Cool Any-Which-Way Climbers
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White-breasted Nuthatch
Bouncy and quick, nuthatches scamper down and up tree trunks, pecking insects with sturdy, pointed bills.
You might hear one yammer loudly, or see a bird with grayish-blue back and a black eye stripe visit your feeders.
Want to attract them?
Don't miss out! You're running out of time to travel and see the great fall migration of birds in, arguably, one of the eight best spots in the country.
The National Wildlife Federation names eight places across North America to see birds in migration.
Depending on weather, around October 10th is the peak of fall migration, but the migration still offers plenty to see even now. But not for long!
6 Places Not to Install a Wildlife Feeder, House, or Birdbath
Where should you NOT install a feeder, birdhouse, or birdbath?
More Ways to Attract Wild Birds with a Little More Style
Mini Blossom Aurora Table Top Set
Tired of clunky-looking birdhouses? Feeders that look like they're imprisoned behind a wire grid? Birdbaths that look like cheap plasticware or boring concrete?
Here are a few ideas for the more eye-pleasing ways to attract wildlife:
Attract Butterflies with Container Plants as Nectar Sources
Butterflies enjoy nectar from a wide variety of plants. Quite a few of these plants grow in containers, allowing you to make your deck, porch, or other small space a feeding haven.
Woodpecker Feeders That Fix Your Problems
Do you have problems with starlings or squirrels bothering your woodpecker feeders? Are your feeders too small, too big, or too ugly?
Get a feeder you can be proud of. Match the right woodpecker feeder to your situation.
Wondering What Plants Will Attract Wildlife to Small Spaces? A Look Back
Black-eyed Susan Vine
Looking for a plant that attracts butterflies or birds?
Here at the Wildlife Porch, I've written about quite a few wildlife-attracting plants that can work well in small outdoor areas:
The Lady Butterflies: Who They Are and How You Can Attract Them
Want to know how to attract a Painted Lady butterfly? Or know what its sister species look like?
The Painted Lady is common in the U.S, while its sister species have narrower ranges.
3 Easy Herbs to Buy or Grow from Seed to Attract Butterflies
Oregano
Want to try something a little different to attract butterflies this year?
Instead of the usual flowers, try herbs.
The following three herbs do well in containers, and all are easy to grow from seed. You can also find these herbs at your local nursery.
Are Woodpeckers Drilling Holes in Your House? Solutions to Keep Woodpeckers from Damaging Your Home
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Are woodpeckers causing you frustration? Are they drilling holes where you don't want them to?
Why Isn't Your Birdhouse Attracting the Birds You Want? A Checklist
If you have a birdhouse but not the birds you want nesting in it, check out the following questions.
Winter is Ending... Are You Preparing for Spring? 7 Actions to Take Now
The temperatures are still cold here in North America, but spring will soon be here.
Are you ready?
Check out this list of actions to take now:
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Seed-Starting Gear for Small Places
Want to grow your own wildlife-attracting plants from seed?
Explore the basic gear for starting seeds at home.
Common Woodpeckers in North America
The U.S. has 22 species of woodpecker's, according to Sibley's
Birdwatching at Home: A Kit for the Beginner
Know someone who loves wildlife but is just beginning to watch birds at home? Do you have a child interested in nature?
Consider assembling a basic home birdwatching kit.
House Sparrow Problems at the Feeder? 6 Methods to Discourage English Sparrows
Are House Sparrows eating most of your birdseed?
Do they drive off other birds and mob your feeders?
Read on for methods to deter the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), a.k.a. the English Sparrow.
Looking for a Squirrel Feeder? 4 Basic Types of Squirrel Feeders
Entertained by squirrels?
Want to offer squirrels their own food but don't know what squirrel feeders are out there?
