The platform feeder is our favorite. It is best for the large birds we get - blue jays, mourning doves, red bellied woodpeckers, brown headed catbirds (though I have mixed feelings about feeling these guys), and rose breasted grosbeaks. But yes, we don't leave them out when it is raining or snowing and switch to covered feeders then and watch the acrobatics of the larger birds trying to get into these smaller feeders.
That’s great! I bet that’s a lot of fun to watch, the larger birds on the small feeders. Very neat to hear you have grosbeaks. I’m hoping to see Black-Headed Grosbeaks on the property this summer!
We were planning to add a tray feeder (DIY) next spring. We just had a Cooper’s hawk go after a Starling that was terrorizing our Red Belly Woodpecker. I was happy to see the hawk get rid of the Starling but worry it will get the songbirds!
Oh that’s great that you will be making one! Nice to hear about your starling issues being resolved. And I just keep an eye on the Coopers and Sharp-Shinned Hawk activity. Thanks for reaching out, and glad you found us. Welcome to the BBB community!
@@virginiacurtis4431 thanks for reaching out. It can be found at any local hardware store. The type I used for the feeder was around $8 a roll and was intended for screen windows or doors. You’ll want to select the more ridged screen type for support of the seed and stay away from the more fabric style screen material. Also, I don’t recall if I made mention of it but a wider diameter mesh screen can be used for making mourning dove nest cones. You can find free designs for those and other nest boxes at the Cornell Lab website (nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/birds/mourning-dove/) or here (www.wildlifemiss.org/Education/PDF/2012%20FA%20Mourning%20Dove%20Nest%20Basket.pdf). The mesh for these is larger in diameter that what I used for the feeder which is very small. Hope that helps!
That’s awesome and probably a treat to observe their progress. I’ve been seeing a lot of fledglings on our outings. Thanks for reaching out and sharing!
Your right! Deer, squirrels, and all sorts of other critters will love this too. So, you will need to keep an eye on it and decide if it’s right for your yard.
@@bmfilmnut yes, I came to a similar conclusion. I did, however, get more bird diversity when using it. But it took extra care to keep it up; not over loading it with feed, just enough for a day, and keeping an eye on the forecast. I’d say, depending on your location, it’s good for summer (if you put out food) and fall. I plan to use mine just in fall. Thanks for reaching out and letting us know your thoughts and experiences with them.
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What’s your go to feeder?
The platform feeder is our favorite. It is best for the large birds we get - blue jays, mourning doves, red bellied woodpeckers, brown headed catbirds (though I have mixed feelings about feeling these guys), and rose breasted grosbeaks. But yes, we don't leave them out when it is raining or snowing and switch to covered feeders then and watch the acrobatics of the larger birds trying to get into these smaller feeders.
That’s great! I bet that’s a lot of fun to watch, the larger birds on the small feeders. Very neat to hear you have grosbeaks. I’m hoping to see Black-Headed Grosbeaks on the property this summer!
We were planning to add a tray feeder (DIY) next spring. We just had a Cooper’s hawk go after a Starling that was terrorizing our Red Belly Woodpecker. I was happy to see the hawk get rid of the Starling but worry it will get the songbirds!
Oh that’s great that you will be making one! Nice to hear about your starling issues being resolved. And I just keep an eye on the Coopers and Sharp-Shinned Hawk activity. Thanks for reaching out, and glad you found us. Welcome to the BBB community!
I like it! Worth it to have the little ones watching!
@@susanwalshmercer7462 thanks for the kind comment! I agree, I like getting them active in the outdoors and familiar with local birds and wildlife.
Where can i get metal mesh screen from?
@@virginiacurtis4431 thanks for reaching out. It can be found at any local hardware store. The type I used for the feeder was around $8 a roll and was intended for screen windows or doors. You’ll want to select the more ridged screen type for support of the seed and stay away from the more fabric style screen material. Also, I don’t recall if I made mention of it but a wider diameter mesh screen can be used for making mourning dove nest cones. You can find free designs for those and other nest boxes at the Cornell Lab website (nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/birds/mourning-dove/)
or here (www.wildlifemiss.org/Education/PDF/2012%20FA%20Mourning%20Dove%20Nest%20Basket.pdf). The mesh for these is larger in diameter that what I used for the feeder which is very small. Hope that helps!
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we have a mom blue bird sitting on 5 eggs!
That’s awesome and probably a treat to observe their progress. I’ve been seeing a lot of fledglings on our outings. Thanks for reaching out and sharing!
@@BackyardBiologyBoys Yea I am super happy luckily the cow birds we got around here have not laid their eggs in the blue birds nest
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Your right! Deer, squirrels, and all sorts of other critters will love this too. So, you will need to keep an eye on it and decide if it’s right for your yard.
That's fine if you don't get rain or snow or squirrels. Definitely not the best and not popular for good reason.
@@bmfilmnut yes, I came to a similar conclusion. I did, however, get more bird diversity when using it. But it took extra care to keep it up; not over loading it with feed, just enough for a day, and keeping an eye on the forecast. I’d say, depending on your location, it’s good for summer (if you put out food) and fall. I plan to use mine just in fall. Thanks for reaching out and letting us know your thoughts and experiences with them.
It's a box on a stick !
Was it really worth a video?
Haha, love your brutal honesty! Thanks for speaking up.
Of course, it’s worth a video! It’s nicely made and a beautiful addition to his yard!
@@BackyardBiologyBoys sourpuss!!
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I stand corrected.
Edit. "It's a 'nicely made' box on a stick."
@@giseleaparecidadesouza6029 Thanks for the support!