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  1. PYRTLE

    How do I get the birds to find a newly placed feeder

    That is interesting Ken, I stand corrected. Never had them feeding, just exploring so gave up with Niger seed.
  2. PYRTLE

    How do I get the birds to find a newly placed feeder

    Comparing to the UK, I'm guessing that the species that may come to Niger seed feeders would be American Goldfinch, Pine Siskin and Redpoll...... their thin fine bills and dietary preferences attracting them to this type of feeder. These species are quite shy to start with and flush easily...
  3. PYRTLE

    How do I get the birds to find a newly placed feeder

    The species that feed on Niger seed can take some time to investigate and start to feed ; occassionally not at all. And the likely visitors will be shy to start with, flushing at any movement near the windows. There was a suggestion years ago, that the colour yellow on the feeders may attract...
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