Birdfeeders

As far as birds are concerned, the only difference between a hanging bird feeder and a post mounted bird feeder is stability. Some birds are bothered by the swaying in the wind of a hanging bird feeder. I don’t think this is really an issue for in my experience, it doesn’t take long for even the most timid to figure out how to feed from the hanging bird feeder. Both of these systems have advantages so it really is matter of choice. Of course, you must take into account the style of bird feeder you want. Many of the large hopper feeders are designed to be pole mounted and most tube bird feeders and hummingbird feeders are meant to be hung. Post feeders are mounted on either a metal pole or 4″ x 4″ wooden post that is set permanently in the ground. Some of these are quite fancy set-ups with multiple arms for several different feeders. Hanging feeders are much easier to set up. They can be hung from a hook on a fence, from a deck railing, from a tree branch, from a hook under the house eves - anywhere that seems right for your yard. If any of these backyard bird feeders are filled with black oil sunflower seeds or a wild bird seed mix, expect a wide variety of feathered visitors!