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When a bird's natural plant food has waned or withered away, a few well–placed feeders can entice it to stay.
There are four basic types of feeders, but the type of feeder and food it's filled with will determine which birds will visit.
- A tray or platform feeder placed one to three feet above the ground will lure ground–feeding birds like juncos, towhees, and mourning doves.
- Hung from a tree or mounted on a pole, "house"–style feeders with seed hoppers and perches on the side will usually entice grosbeaks, cardinals, and jays.
- Long, cylindrical tube feeders suspended in air will bring in an array of small birds, including grosbeaks, finches, titmice, nuthatches, siskins, and chickadees.
A fruit feeder stocked with fresh fruit will tempt colorful birds like tanagers, orioles, bluebirds, and waxwings.
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