Wild Bird Window Feeders

Birds are absolutely fascinating animals to watch. There is also pleasure to be gained from seeing them eat. The types of food that we can give them and the places where they can eat are endless. Bird feeders come in many styles and shapes, but window feeders have the advantage of bringing feeding birds closer to us.

Attaching The Window Bird Feeder

The Winner window feeders can be attached to your windows with 3 high quality suction cups. There is no need for complicated tools or equipment. This feeder is from the Droll Yankee Company. The window feeders are made from high quality UV stabilized clear polycarbonate. This material is very hardy and durable; it also won’t turn yellow with age or discoloration.

The dish has an overhanging sloped cover that prevents rain and snow from falling into the dish. The dish’s rim has a curving edge which allows the birds to perch here to eat their food. There are drainage holes in the bottom of the dish which helps to keep the bird food dry and fresh. You can keep different foods like mealworms, seeds and fruits in these window feeders.

Window feeders with tension rods are also popular. To attach these window feeders your windowsill it must have a depth of about 1.5 inches to 2 inches. To use this window feeder you will need to have your window kept open. These window feeders will fit any widow up to 36 inches. The feeder can be installed from within your house.

Negatives To Window Bird Feeders

There is however a drawback to using certain window feeders. While there is a mirror panel for the feeder it is only in the feeder space. The mirror does not block the rest of the window from the bird’s view. Therefore there mustn’t be any movement from inside of the house or you take the chance of scaring the birds away.

As most of us love to watch hummingbirds hovering over flowers and feeders drinking nectar, there is nothing more satisfying than to have hummingbird window feeders where we can see these little beauties really close. The hummingbird feeder uses 3 high quality durable suction cups that are made from a special formulated material with maximum adhesion for any window.

To attract the attention of the hummingbirds the feeding ports are red. They have a bee guard to prevent to bees from drinking the nectar. There are perches near the feeding stations for the birds to sit and drink nectar from.

As with all bird feeders you will need to keep these window feeders clean in order to get the maximum joy out of feeding any birds that decide to pay the feeders a visit. Taking your time to maintain a healthy bird feeder will let you enjoy these birds for years to come.

There’s nothing more fascinating than seeing birds coming to our gardens and eating food. There are many times when you probably would like to look at these animals even closer than the backyard. This is possible if you have any window bird feeders. All you need to do is attach the feeder, fill it with various foods and wait for the birds to come and investigate this new source of food.

Types Of Window Bird Feeders

There are lots of window bird feeders that you can buy. Each of these bird feeders are different in that the type of seed or other food type caters for a different bird. There is one window bird feeder model that allows the window to be completely closed. The feeder has a center locking lid that lets you have easy access for cleaning and filling. The feeder is made from high quality cedar wood.

There is a one way mirror that is made of plastic film. It’s on a domed panel which allows you to see the wild birds up close. The birds on the other hand will see a reflection of the outside, with backyard trees and the sky. With window bird feeders like this you can fill the feeder with food from the inside of your house. This way you won’t be disturbing any birds that are eating at other feeders in your garden. You can put seeds, fruit, nuts and mealworms into the bird feeder. In order to place this feeder your window must be 24" to 39" in width and it must open at least 12" high. Also for mounting purposes the windowsill and inner window frame should be at least 1.5-2" in depth. These window bird feeders will hold 1 to 1 ¼ pounds of seed.

Window bird feeders with suction cups will hold the bird feeders on to your windows. The suction cups are made using a specially formulated material. This allows the maximum possible adhesion to any type of windows. The entire feeder is made from a virtually unbreakable UV stabilized polycarbonate.

The whole bird feeder is a clear structure. The roof which is overhanging the feeder protects the seed tray from the weather. You can slide the seed tray out so that it can be cleaned properly and then refilled. With this type of window bird feeders, birds have a choice of 2 types of seeds to eat from. Because this whole bird feeder is of a clear construction children and adults alike will enjoy watching the antics of any birds that come to this feeder.  

Window bird feeders are a great way to enjoy nature without disturbing the birds that come to our gardens in search of food. You also get the added advantage of seeing them up close and personal, eating almost within touching distance. This makes having window bird feeders a must for all bird lovers and is also a great way to introduce your kids to nature.

 Bring wild birds around more often and enjoy the tune of their music while you get and keep them in your garden longer with bird feeders.

Learn a lot more: The “Everything You Want to Know About Birdfeeders” Guide