Funnel Flip-Top Mesh Finch Feeder

Install at least 10-12 feet from home structure, windows, or potential collisions. Consider squirrel deterrents like squirrel baffles, especially if the feeder is attached or located in a tree.

Hang feeders using feeder or hanger poles, bracket hooks, or tree limbs, if possible. Birds will utilize feeders more if they have shelter, cover, or perching nearby. Make sure they’re not too close to the ground or branches where squirrels or predators can reach feeding birds.

Single premium seed, particularly niger seed and finch blends.

Ideally, clean one time per week, or at least every two weeks. Clean up spilled seed underneath the feeder weekly or as needed.

Finches (Goldfinches, House and Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Red Polls), buntings, chickadees, wrens, and more.

Either purchase pre-mixed seeds intended for the feeder or fill with single niger seeds. Fill feeder so it’s able to close properly and refill biweekly to weekly (as needed).

Birds may not show up immediately after placing seed, feeders, or houses in your yard. They need the right habitat to feel safe and avoid conflicts with potential predators—so adding plants to your backyard that offer perching, shelter, nesting, or foraging habitat will encourage birds to use feeders and houses. Adding some sort of water feature—especially moving water—will encourage birds to find your backyard too.