Larry Jordan

If you have squirrel problems, a squirrel-proof bird feeder may be your best solution. Squirrel-proof bird feeders come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles that will solve almost any problem you may encounter with these cute, furry critters.

Sunflower seed bird feeders come in many forms which serve different purposes. Many songbirds prefer sunflower seed because of its high fat content. Sunflower seed bird feeders take advantage of this, offering you the biggest bang for your buck considering the number of different wild bird species that will be attracted to these feeders.

If you want to attract goldfinches as well as purple and house finches, pine siskins, and redpolls to your backyard, one of the first things you will want to do is get yourself a nyjer seed bird feeder. This will be in the form of a thistle tube bird feeder or a thistle sock bird feeder. There is also another, fairly new thistle bird feeder on the market made from wire mesh.

If you want to attract more birds to your yard make sure you have a water feature or fountain or some form of flowing water. One of the most important aspects of attracting birds to your yard is to provide fresh water. Most bird species need water, not only to drink but to bathe in. If you provide flowing water you have the best avian magnet you can find because most birds can not resist the attraction of moving water.