The Bird Beakin' birding information

Birding Information

How do I protect my Bird Beakin' product from ferocious squirrels?

Keep your feeder at least one quarter full of seeds at all times. (squirrels tend to go for the last seeds in the feeder if empty, therefore they will start chewing at the ports and work their way around the Bird Beakin' to get to those last few seeds)

Place a squirrel baffle or dome above the Bird Beakin' before hanging to a tree or on a pole. Baffles are available to purchase from our company. For more information click here.

Hang Bird Beakin' at least two feet from any tree trunk and at least two feet below branch, and at least five feet from the ground. Also keep clear of decks and porches.

Use safflower seed. (squirrels tend not to like this seed)

Use thistle seed. (squirrels tend not to like this seed)

What type of seed should I put in my Bird Beakin' feeder?

Black-Oil Sunflower Seed - Preferred by the widest variety of species. Chickadees, titmice, cardinals, and nuthatches are among the popular feeder birds that favor black-oil sunflower seeds.
White Millet - Many ground-feeding species, such as juncos and sparrows, are attracted to white millet.
Red Milo - Some western species, including jays, flock to red milo.
Cracked Corn - By scattering cracked corn over the ground, you'll invite doves to your feeding station.
Mixed Seed - This is best sprinkled on the ground or onto platform feeders. Mixed seed typically contains high quantities of millet, preferred by ground-feeding birds: many feeder birds will not take millet. Likewise, ground-feeding birds that favor millet will not have access to it if it's in a feeder.
Thistle Seed - Also known as nyjer, this will attract small finches such as goldfinches, siskins, and red-polls. There are feeders specifically designed for thistle seed like our Bird Beakin®' Thistle Feeder.
Safflower - Although this seed is typically more expensive than sunflower, it is not proven to be more preferred, but some reports claim that squirrels dislike it.
Sugar Water - Hummingbirds are attracted to sugar water. Prepare this by mixing four parts water to one part sugar and bringing to a boil. Allow this to cool before pouring it into your hummingbird feeder.
Suet - Woodpeckers, chickadess, titmice, and nuthatches all enjoy suet. You can hang this in a mesh bag, but it won't be as protected from raccoons that might help themselves. You may wish to consider using a sturdy suet feeder like the Bird Beakin®' Fruit/Suet Feeder.
Fruits - Raisins, bananas, currants, and sliced apples may attract mockingbirds, robins, bluebirds and waxwings. Oranges are a favorite with orioles. Use the Bird Beakin®' Suet/Fruit Feeder for this purpose.

Birding Links

The Birdfeeder - A beginner's guide to attracting and feeding wild birds.
The Life of Birds - The PBS series by Richard Attenborough.
The Ornithology Web Site - A great site about birds in general, and birdwatching.
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