Birdfeeders

Most of the time, we don’t worry about what colors most birds prefer. Sure, we know that hummingbirds love red so most hummingbird feeders feature red. However, if a new platform feeder or hopper feeder is introduced, it is helpful to know that white food is most bird’s favorite. If a new platform feeder or hopper feeder features small pieces of white bread, it will quickly draw the attention of many birds. Once they find the new feeder, they will eat other foods, but white is a strong attraction. The next most attractive color to many birds is red, so adding red fruit and berries will also draw attention. Another attractive color to many birds is orange. Put an orange half in a platform feeder and watch how many birds are drawn. The one bird who prefers orange above all other colors is the oriole. There are now many oriole bird feeders which are orange nectar feeders designed specifically for orioles. These beautiful birds will arrive in the U.S. from Central and South America in late Feb. or March so we need to get our oriole bird feeders cleaned, filled and out by early March.