I am looking for a feeder that attracts small birds, maybe sparrows, but not bigger. Will it attract sparrows? How does this feeder work to attract small birds only? How far above the ground does it need to be?
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This feeder is best for attracting finches- which are small birds that prefer thistle/nyjer seed
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We do not have house sparrows, but the Stellar's Jay and some woodpeckers can stretch their necks far enough out to get some seed. The jays and the woodpeckers can't actually get in the feeder though.
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I have had no trouble with birds feeding at this feeder. They looked at it for about a day as they do all new additions to the yard. The squirrels liked it too until I set the tension on the bars to nothing and they can't feed from it any longer. I do get some big birds but they don't seem to be feeder hogs. All my birds like this feeder and it hangs from a huge Oak Tree in our yard and they even feed when it rains.
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I'm in Florida and have Cardinals, Finches, Sparrows, the occasional Blue Jay and others I have no name for. Seed used is for songbirds, find it attracts all sizes and have to refill every other day. Good luck.
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Hi, the feeder has a space at the center of the bottom of it that extends inward about 1 1/4" with a diameter maybe 1/2" or so. I would assume that is exactly what it is made to do. I do not think bracket mounting would be a great idea, but might work if doesn't bend the metal base which screws onto the clear plastic. I just tried a metal rod for size while the feeder was totally full and there were no problems or damage. Keep in mind that the top must come off to add the seed, and after a few birds the feeder will be bottom heavy anyway(that's good for pole mounting). I hope this helps. later Hi, the feeder has a space at the center of the bottom of it that extends inward about 1 1/4" with a diameter maybe 1/2" or so. I would assume that is exactly what it is made to do. I do not think bracket mounting would be a great idea, but might work if doesn't bend the metal base which screws onto the clear plastic. I just tried a metal rod for size while the feeder was totally full and there were no problems or damage. Keep in mind that the top must come off to add the seed, and after a few birds the feeder will be bottom heavy anyway(that's good for pole mounting). I hope this... » Read More Hi, the feeder has a space at the center of the bottom of it that extends inward about 1 1/4" with a diameter maybe 1/2" or so. I would assume that is exactly what it is made to do. I do not think bracket mounting would be a great idea, but might work if doesn't bend the metal base which screws onto the clear plastic. I just tried a metal rod for size while the feeder was totally full and there were no problems or damage. Keep in mind that the top must come off to add the seed, and after a few birds the feeder will be bottom heavy anyway(that's good for pole mounting). I hope this helps. later « Show Less
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I have birds at this feeder all day long. I glued a wooden perch size dowel to the feeder for the larger birds to land on. The Cardinals seem to like this method best. I have never found any droppings in the seeds. Guess I have very friendly birds in Florida.
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I believe this feeder would be attractive to birds anywhere there are birds to notice it in the first place -- so think about the overall habitat. Halfway up a skyscraper or high rise on a largely reflective building would likely not be a good location, whereas the third floor of a brownstone on a tree-lined street would likely work well. Be sure to place this feeder out of the reach of other animals (squirrels, chipmunks, etc.) -- they are definitely attracted to it as well. The Aspects feeder is a great one to try -- and would likely be successful if there is any feeder that would work for your location.
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I'm in New England and the prominent birds that use the feeder are Goldfinches. That was the problem they hang out at this feeder & the titmice, chickadees, nuthatches don't have a chance to get the seed. We do have a finch feeder out but they prefer this. I have seen downy & hairy woodpeckers also occasionally a cardinal give it a go if it is quiet. Crackles (blackbirds) also are on the feeder. I'm looking for another feeder that will accommodate the variety of birds we are used to feeding.
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I tried a plain plastic wild birdseed feeder, but it was too light and birds spilled more than they ate. I have had great success with a shallow dish with a long hook that is attached to center of dish and threads through a dome over it that helps with weather and also acts as a squirrel baffle. It is also made of plastic, but the long combination screw/hook component adds enough weight that birds don't spill worms as they land. I bought the feeder from Lowes, but there are probably many out there. Having a dish to put worms in decreases breakage of worms too unless you rehydrate them which I never have to do as the birds empty feeder daily. I tried a plain plastic wild birdseed feeder, but it was too light and birds spilled more than they ate. I have had great success with a shallow dish with a long hook that is attached to center of dish and threads through a dome over it that helps with weather and also acts as a squirrel baffle. It is also made of plastic, but the long combination screw/hook component adds enough weight that birds don't spill worms as they land. I bought the feeder from Lowes, but there are probably many out there. Having a dish to put worms in decreases breakage of worms too unless you rehydrate them which... » Read More I tried a plain plastic wild birdseed feeder, but it was too light and birds spilled more than they ate. I have had great success with a shallow dish with a long hook that is attached to center of dish and threads through a dome over it that helps with weather and also acts as a squirrel baffle. It is also made of plastic, but the long combination screw/hook component adds enough weight that birds don't spill worms as they land. I bought the feeder from Lowes, but there are probably many out there. Having a dish to put worms in decreases breakage of worms too unless you rehydrate them which I never have to do as the birds empty feeder daily. « Show Less
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My feeder is about 3 feet below an overhang on a second story window. Birds come all the time. I have to fill it about once a week. It is by far the best feeder I have used (and I have tried about four different types).
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This feeder is really meant to be hung from a hook or sheperd's pole. The hole's are not large but they are big enough for small birds to eat from. Hope this helps you.
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Due to the small perches only sparrows and smaller birds feed. The feeder needs to be redesigned. The cage catches on the upper lip. It does not pevent squirrel as they stand on the bottom lip and push the cage up. It may have been desiged by someone who does not feed birds or the item was not field tested. I send the compaany an e-mail but I never heard from them.
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Same size but I would not buy it. I have three bird feeders. One has a trip so big birds can't eat the seed, the lid closes on them, it stays with seed two to three days, a smaller circular one the only allows small birds in it, it last one day. This feeder I filled two weeks ago,it's still three quarters full. The birds do not seem to like it. I have mostly house finches and wrens, and a ton of wild love birds.
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I hang it on my pole which has 4 prongs, you know the type? The seed husks fall onto the net underneath. I don't know if the holes are smaller but the birds absolutely love it! I was surprised at how much. They empty it every two days. Right now I have mostly chickadees and a few sparrows.
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We use an open feeder, looks like a swing. The birds love it. We have song birds, blue birds and sparrows. We hang it from a tree branch, they like this as it gives them cover.
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Hi Bobbie, Finches, siskins, all small birds can use this feeder and really seem to like it. I put safflower in it and sometimes medium sunflower hearts and the little guys have no trouble perching and eating
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Mine feeder is never kept full all the time. How can it be. Birds keep coming as the contents of the feeder diminishes until it reaches the level at which the birds cannot get to the remaining seeds. I don't see how birds can get "stuck" in the feeder under any conditions.