Birdfeeders

Even though song sparrows are some of the most common birds to visit a backyard, you may not notice them until you put out a bird feeder that especially suites them. These sparrows live close to people all the time, but are experts at keeping out of sight. They always would choose to eat on the ground or at least near it, so offering them a platform feeder on short legs is just what they would like. Placement is also important. Choose a location that is sheltered by some plant such as a shrub or ornamental grass and place the platform feeder so it is partially under the plant. This way, the sparrows will feel safe and protected while feeding at your feeder. Of course you want to have it exposed enough that you can see the visitors. Sprinkle white millet seeds in your platform feeder and it shouldn’t take long for the sparrows to find the treat you have left for them. Little brown song sparrows and probably house sparrows will enjoy this bird feeder. You will be able to tell the two apart for song sparrows have brown streaks on their breast.