Tips and Tricks For Using Window Feeders

Window feeders provide closeup views of birds and have the advantage of being naturally difficult for squirrels and raccoons to get to.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Window Feeders
03:22 Suction Cup Arm
04:22 Open Trays

[melissa]

I’ve been using a window feeder this year, and absolutely love it.. especially my cats. We put a 1-way film on the window so the birds can’t see in, and gets comical because it’s mirrored, so the bird looks at itself chirping thinking it’s another bird.
But the only ones that are using it are the house finches, dozens fight over it constantly, the finches prefer it over the sock feeder out on the hook. The cardinals, jays, sparrows and doves stay on the ground, even though I even put black oil sunflower seeds in the feeder also.
So I’m looking at getting more window feeders of different types and more variety of seeds, it’s a very addictive hobby 😂
I do like that hopper style, and the tray style.. next on my list along with a window suet holder for this winter.

[carolstella]

I used a window feeder this winter, and it was so much fun! I mostly had chickadees, redpolls and nuthatches, but towards the end of the season I even had a hairy woodpecker get on it! She barely fit, so it was a hoot to see her get herself situated to eat the seeds! I live in NE Minnesota, and it was very cold out by the time we put ours up. Below freezing. I washed the outside of the window with rubbing alcohol, and put a very thin layer of Vaseline on the suction cups. The feeder stayed on through the entire winter, even when it was 40 below! And even with a good sized woodpecker! 😊

[nancywendlandt]

Thank you, thank you! I have just purchased my very first acrylic window birdfeeder from a bird store in Yarmouth on Cape Cod where I live with the hopper. it was made by songbird essentials and I also purchased a suet window feeder from the same company soup suet window feeder and you've given me confidence that I can do this that this is a great idea! I was so enamored of the birds coming and going at my daughters house in New Hampshire that I just wracked my brain as to how I could do it here. There are many places for squirrels to maneuver from but I may have located a spot where the birds would be very visible to me from indoors that the squirrels might not get to! Thanks again!

[Sawlon]

Squirrels are now climbing the side of my windows and jumping to my window feeder!

[jasonashley]

So far I'm having a hard time getting hummingbirds to find my window feeder. I'm close to Lake Erie so it takes a while for them to get here. But I have seen them in our lakeshore parks. I do have an oak tree nearby so it may obscure it a lot. I may hang something red to try to lure them.

[darrenmcguin]

Hello Mark, another great video!
I have an idea for a program that I thought would make a very informative program. My idea was how to identify sick birds at your feeders and what are the causes and possibly the cures to these situations. Before you ask, Yes my feeders are clean. I’ve been noticing a few gold finch with which seems like eye infections, birds seem heathy otherwise. Just so you know I feed 100+ min. goldfinch everyday though the cold weather. Only my goldfinch have this issue and was wondering if certain birds have genetic diseases common to there species.
I know it’s a big ask but you’re the man with the answer’s and I’ll look forward to your video, video’s.
Thanks for your information and dedication to this channel, your friend Darren .

[clover]

im new here! so glad i found your channel, I'm not sure if youve done anything on puffins? they are one of my favorite birds!

[misscherie]

I just put one up but no visitors yet. How long will it take you think?😢

[omgbygollywow]

We have one with the roof that is like a house roof, not flat. We already bought it, but is there any way we can jury-rig it so that we get a flat top?

[The_sailors_say_birdy]

Will I have much luck on a second story window? The nearest tree is maybe 30-40 feet away

[bobjones]

How do you prevent rats from getting to the seed that falls on the ground? Or are there window feeders where the seed cannot fall on the ground?

[purelovee]

How do I keep ants from crawling all over the bird feed in my window feeder :( they keep making their way into my room as well

[elijahschrack]

Up here in Pennsylvania I am a beginner for having bird feeders and houses in my backyard. In the spring and summer when I mow the lawn, will it startle the birds till the point they don't come back again or will they stay at their homes and feeders.

[crae]

Love them🦋BUT… any ideas how to keep the squirrels out? so frustrating😡

[patriciaterranova]

Where can I find the plastic one that is on the top left?

[IGNACASLTU]

Hello, aren't birds afraid of human movement inside the house? I'm planning to buy one ant put it on my kitchen window, but I'm afraid they will be scared of cooking noises and my movement.

[stephanieparker]

I absolutely love my window feeders. However, does anyone have any tips on keeping doves from them? They’re so invasive and clean out my window feeders quickly.

[jeanetteghioto]

How do you attract birds to a window feeder? North Florida.

[VeronicasVeil]

How about a seed catcher tray for window feeder? I have looked high and low………we had to take our feeder down because it was attracting mice and rodents and they were getting into the house. Any thoughts?

[sickssix]

I've just bought one but the birds don't seen very interested in it. I filled it with sunflower hearts and put a small plastic container with water in it. Is there better food that the birds want more than the sunflower hearts. My window is 20 foot above ground height could that be a problem for garden birds.