It’s not always enough to install bird feeders at random places in your garden if you are hoping to attract birds. Where you choose to place the feeders contributes to whether your garden will receive visitors from feathered guests.
This blog will outline what you need to know about placing bird feeders around your home.
Protection from the elements
Your chosen spot needs to provide birds with plenty of shelter. This means protection against harsh sun, cold, wind and rain, but also against possible predators. If garden birds feel that the feeders are in locations that are too risky, they will stay away.
A good place for feeders is always close to a tree, or hanging from one. If you do not have a tree in your garden, try fixing the feeders to bird dining stations, tables or wall brackets.
What to avoid
Try and leave some space between your feeders and hedges, dense foliage or fences. These are exposed to the elements and allow too much space for cats and other predators to hide.
A peaceful spot
The other key consideration is providing peace and quiet. This means feeders should always be in back gardens, away from traffic noise. If you have children that play in the back garden, position the feeders away from their preferred spots.
Ideal placement
It can be a better idea to place feeders in back gardens rather than front gardens, because the noise can keep birds away. You want them to feel safe and secure enough to use your feeders.
If you follow these simple tips, it shouldn’t be long before birds start flocking to your garden.