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Bird Feeder Pole And Your Birdhouse

Your bird feeder pole is as important to your birdhouse as the birds are. For without the birds what point is there to the birdhouse and when placing is a bit of a challenge a pole is certainly the answer.

You can buy all kinds of bird feeder poles online from the very cheapest to the highest quality ever. And prices vary accordingly. A nice middle of the road pole is the Audubon Bird Feeder Pole kit which comes with the ground socket and mounting bracket and it sells for only $19.99.

That pole is an important tool in hanging your birdhouse exactly where you want it. So no longer is it impossible to find that perfect location and you don’t even have to rely on the right trees.

You will need to choose a pole that is adequate for the size and type of feeder you have. Of course most feeders are smaller so there isn’t ever a problem but for some of the larger feeders you’ll need to make sure you choose an adequate pole. Also you’ll need to make sure your feeder will mount correctly.

There are three main types of birdhouses that are sold. They are:

1. Hopper Feeders
There are many different styles of hopper feeders with the most basic looking a little like a miniature barn. This style holds a lot of seed so you don’t have to fill it daily. The roof lifts off and it’s a snap to fill. Available in just about any size you can think of and you can hang them on a pole, in a tree, or mount them. The doves grosbeaks, jays, woodpeckers, and cardinals all love them. In fact big and small birds all like this style of feeder.

2. Tube Feeders
Are a long cylinder tube with perches along the base at the feed ports. The squirrels aren’t usually able to steal the seed in this style feeder. Woodland birds like the chickadee, woodpecker, finch, titmice, and nuthatches all use this type of feeder while the larger birds like carnivals avoid it. They are commonly filled with sunflower seeds.

3. Platform Feeder
Which me mentioned right at the beginning. This is a flat box style feeder that can be hung, set on the ground, or placed on legs. They are perfect for ground feeders like juncos, doves, and sparrows as well as a variety of other birds.

And then there are specialized feeders that are designed for specific types of birds such as a hummingbird feeder. If you are wanting to provide a feeder for that special bird make sure you know what type of feeder that bird likes.

For example hummingbirds eat nectar so you will need a special type of feeder that can hold nectar. Or if you are looking for an Oriole feeder it’s similar to a hummingbird but has large feed areas.

Which ever type of feeder you decide on remember that the bird feeder pole is important to your success. After all don’t you want all those great birds moving in?

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