Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get into this whole bird-watching thing for a while now. It just seems so peaceful, you know? And I thought, what better way to start than by setting up some bird feeders in my backyard? I went with the “Village Collection” because it looked pretty decent and I am not regret it.
First things first, I had to pick out the feeders. They’ve got all sorts – hanging ones, platform ones, ones that look like little houses. It was kinda overwhelming, not gonna lie. But I ended up going with a couple of hanging feeders with round perches. I read online somewhere that these are good for attracting a variety of birds. The guy said it works well with some “Onyx” or something, but I didn’t bother with that, just got some regular feeders at the local store and some perch rings.
Next up, seeds. Oh boy, the choices. Sunflower seeds, hearts, millet, mixed seed bags… my head was spinning. But the same article I read before recommended sunflower hearts, saying they’re like the prime rib of bird food. So I grabbed a big bag of those, and also some black sunflower seeds, just to cover my bases.
Now, where to put these things? I didn’t want to just stick them anywhere. I remembered someone saying that you shouldn’t put the feeders right next to trees or shrubs. Apparently, birds like to have a little flying room to check out the situation before they land. So, I picked a few spots that were kind of near my bushes, but not too close. It makes a comfortable distance for the birds to fly.
Then came the waiting game. I filled up the feeders, hung them up, and waited. And waited. At first, nothing. I was starting to think I did something wrong. But then, on the third day, I saw a little chickadee checking out the feeder. Score!
- Filled up the feeders with sunflower hearts and black sunflower seeds.
- Hung them up in the spots I chose.
- Waited for the birds to show up.
Since then, it’s been pretty cool. I’ve seen all sorts of birds – cardinals, blue jays, even a woodpecker once! It’s like having a little nature show right outside my window. They fly back and forth from the feeder to the shrubs, it is so fun to watch. And I’ve noticed they really do go crazy for those sunflower hearts.
Honestly, this whole bird feeder thing has been way more rewarding than I expected. It’s just so relaxing to watch them, and it feels good to be providing a little something for the local wildlife. If you’re thinking about trying it, I say go for it. Just be patient at the beginning, and don’t overthink the seed choices too much. Oh, and I don’t really know about squirrel proof, I don’t have them in my backyard fortunately.
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