Wondering how to mount or hang a feeder or water source like a birdbath from your small outdoor area?

Attachments can help.

Hooks and brackets are usually smaller in length and attach to vertical wood surfaces or clamp on to a deck railing. Shepherd hooks or crooks are usually longer in length and are inserted into the ground or clamped to a railing.

1. Ceiling Hooks

Essentially plant hooks, these can be installed into the ceiling of your wildlife porch, patio, deck, or balcony.

If the feeder or birdbath is heavy, install the hook into thick wood or use hardware that spreads the weight, such as a toggle bolt. Consult your local home improvement store specialist for details.

2. Wall-Mount Hooks

Also used for plant containers, wall-mount hooks can be installed into a wall via screws. Again, consider the weight of the feeder or birdbath - too heavy, and the feeder will rip the screws out of the wall.

Some examples:

• Short, curved hooks (example)
  
• Multi-position hooks (example)
  
• Decorative, horizontal, short hooks (example)
  
• A window suction-cup hanger for lighter feeders:
  Window Hanger with Feeder
  

3. Railing Hooks

You can find mounts that fit your railing that can hang feeders or birdbaths. For example:

• Audubon Deck Mount Birdbath
  (A simple vertical clamp-on)
  
• Double Bird Feeder Hook (a double-hook vertical clamp-on)
  
• Angled Deck Rail Hook with Clamp (a simple deck hook)
  
• Adjustable Deck Hanger
  (an adjustable railing hook)
  

4. S-Hooks

S-hooks are often used to hang birding elements from tree limbs, but also can be used to extend downward from any of the above hooks. Examples:

• Butterfly and Ladybug Hanger (a short, decorative yet functional hook)
  
• Audubon Extension Hook (a basic hook)
  
• Hayes 22-Inch Branch Hanger (a larger curve at the top for bigger tree limbs)
  
• 3 Pack of Ladybug-Small Garden Hook
  (a cute shorter hook)
  

For information on other accessories, see the article "Accessories for Attracting Wild Birds and More To Your Porch or Balcony".