Best Backyard Birding Supplies
GUARANTEED SQUIRREL PROOF: supported by an impressive list of patents, our feeders are recognized as the leaders in the squirrel proof category. The weight of an adult squirrel automatically closes the seed ports, denying access to the seed but not harming the squirrels in any way. Our patented Seed Ventilation System permits humidity and hot air to escape through the vents at the top of the feeder and replaces it with fresh air.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So when I first purchased the Brome feeder a couple of weeks ago, I posted the below comparison between this Brome feeder and the Yankee Droll feeder. Also, because it is 100% squirrel proof (squirrels cannot get any seeds loose like with the Yankee) keeps the seeds in the feeder longer, and therefore I do not need to replenish as often as only the birds get them. Both bird feeders work great, and these are the ONLY squirrel proof bird feeders on the market that actually do work, so here are the differences: The Brome does not require a rechargeable battery, the Yankees does. The Brome is not as entertaining to watch the squirrels as the squirrels cannot get to the holes where the seeds are. The Yankees allows the squirrel to get there just so it can flip them and throw them off the feeder, thus an entertainment to humans."
"The bigger birds like Grackles can't get any seed either."
"The squirrels chewed off several parts from our last one and Brome sent us replacement parts hassle free."
"Perfect bird feeder and the squirrels cannot feed from it."
"I live in the woods and I love to watch the birds but I hate the squirrels that are always trying to steal the seed."
"The Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus is a great bird feeder."
"Over the years I have spent hundreds of dollars on so called "Squirrel Proof" bird feeders designed by people who felt their intellect superior to that of a creature with a brain the size of a pea."
"I own two other types of feeders of a different design which the birds use."
This large see-through bird feeder mounts on your window so that you can watch your favorite neighborhood birds up close! Three extra strong suction cups ensure your feeder remains secure to your window even in extreme weather. Drain holes in both the tray and main feeder prevent seed from staying wet and growing mold. TIP: To make this a squirrel proof bird feeder, mount high on a window away from jump-off points. When you order today, you are protected by a lifetime no-questions asked money back guarantee along with world class customer service!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is exactly what I wanted!"
"I have had the feeder up for a couple of weeks now, and I have one female cardinal in particular that loves it!"
"Some advice: - I'd put this on a window that has grass/mulch beneath it. I put it on a window over our deck first, and the deck was covered in sunflower shells and bird droppings."
"They use the side if the feeder to crack the sunflower seeds. I had to take it down recently for the power washer, and I know the suction cups will never release on their own. The shipment was prompt and the company has checked with me several times to make sure everything was okay."
"Took a few weeks, but the feeder has been regularly visited by Cardinals."
"I previously had a window mounted feeder that had a one way mirror so the birds didn't get spooked."
"The suction cups hold the unit securely against the window even when the squirrel leaps to it from a nearby railing. I also like that you can leave the suction cups in place if you decide you have to remove the entire unit for cleaning."
"I’m feeding black oil sunflower seeds and we’ve had many tufted titmice and chickadees, and so far just one female cardinal."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"BTW, if you have problems with squirrels, (I've tried & bought everything from diff feed to anti-squirrel baffles high and low) the best way to keep them out of any feeder: mix HABANERO TABASCO SAUCE with SUNFLOWER OIL approx 1:5 ratio."
"I am so happy while writing this review as I hoped it would take around a week for them to find out."
"July 20, 2017 update - my feeder came crashing down around 10pm one night last week when the clamp/arm holding it gave way."
"A continual FEAST does this bird feeder provide our neighborhood birds."
"On a very rainy day I saw at least 6 birds just sitting and occasionally pecking at the feed."
"[ SEE UPDATES BELOW ]. SUMMARY: (i) a nice looking feeder made of easily rusting steel with a thin copper-colored finish in some but not all of its parts, misleadingly having "copper" in its name; (ii) lid coverage against rain is very poor and the food clumps as water wicks up the seeds inside the feeder; (iii) has inadequate water drainage holes that clog when using small seeds; (iv) rust development on both coated and uncoated surfaces in less than 6 months of use. The feeder therefore will not develop a patina with time but mere rust, particularly under the lid, where there is no cooper finish, and the perch ring, where the birds feet and claws eventually rub off the finish. The clogging demanded a daily cleaning of the holes to avoid the water in the tray reaching the seeds inside the feeder by capillary action and clumping them. Also, with the feeder hanging 8 feet above ground and no nearby structures from which to jump, squirrels have been unable to reach it despite their long Machiavellian looks to the feeder while sitting erect. UPDATE June 2016. After 6 weeks of use, the cleaning of the draining holes at the bottom of the feeder has become an obligatory chore after any significant rain, if a feed mixture containing small seeds (e.g., white millet) were used. If the cleaning were not done for more than one episode of rain, water accumulates in the tray and quickly wicks up the seed inside the feeder --especially along its vertical center axis-- as shown in Fig. UPDATE October 2016. After 5 months of use, rust has began to appear on the steel surfaces, both those powder coated with a thin copper-colored finish, such as the outer side of the sliding lid [Figs. The iron oxidation developed despite having applied a coat of a silicone surface-protection spray to the outer and inner sides of the lid (the rest of the feeder was not sprayed), and regularly cleaning the feeder every 30 to 45 days."
"What has happened, the little button that locks the lid in place to keep the squirrels away is frozen in place and makes it difficult to secure it."
Best Birdbath Accessories
This thermostatically controlled heated birdbath features a versatile mounting system with 3 different mounting options (deck, clamp, and ground). Enter your model number to make sure this fits. Includes hardware for three different mounting options: deck/post mount, clamp mount and legs for ground placement.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"A couple of minor complaints: I use the 4 legs to place the bath on a bench, and one of them slips out of place when I tip the bath to empty it and refill."
"This heated bird bath works as advertised, we have reached into the 20 degree range and have had snow fall on it , it remained unfrozen."
"This heated bird bath works really well, even in our recent -15 degree winter cold wave."
"Although I wish it held a bit more water, the birds do make a mess in it and does need to be refreshed every other day here."
"More birds there, but this one is every bit as good, but fewer birds here in Missouri."
"We had a foot of snow, but the bowl stayed liquid, and available to the bids."
"The bath slopes away from the railing spilling out most of the water and keeping the water away from the heating unit so that it freezes over."
"Specifically, the bowl is too shallow to keep up with the birds and evaporation, yet it seems to get algae in it very quickly - as in I have to scrub it every couple of days."
Best Birdbaths
The unique design and low energy consumption aren't the only reasons Ice Eliminator has become a best seller. The K&H Pet Products birdbath de-icer safely maintains open water to 20-degree below zero F. Natural color and 18-inch cord blend in with nearly every birdbath.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Check out the video with bluebirds and finches, including one sitting in the water, it’s 25 deg and other bird bath is frozen solid."
"I am using it in a somewhat massive concrete bird bath. It keeps the bird bath clear of ice down to maybe 20 degrees."
"This product works wonderfully and our birds have loved having water all winter long!"
"It may work find on a small birdbath, but for a larger fountain, it is not meant for a string of subzero days."
"birds love that they still have water for a bath in cold weather!"
"THe heater is in the base and after 3 days of just below freezing temperatures,my fountain has no ice."
"I have owned three of these ice eliminators and they only last for about one Full winter season."
"However, the aluminum shell is corroding and the paint is flaking off after only 1 month of use."
Best Birdhouse Accessories
Few things are as enchanting as having one of nature’s most majestic and tiny creatures, the breathtaking hummingbird, eat right from the palm of your hand. The convenient instruction card (included) walks you step by step through how to set up and use your new feeders so that you can begin attracting and feeding hummingbirds practically immediately. The Aroma Tree Handheld Hummingbird Feeders are high quality feeders that feature bright colors, our distinctive logo, and a larger size better suited to naturally attracting hummingbirds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Well what can I say... they work!"
"Can't wait to use these!"
"Didn't get any hummingbirds to land and eat out of these but the novelty and watching my husband sit holding was worth it."
"These feeders are wonderful!"
"It took quite a bit of standing and waiting for the birds to get used to me standing there but eventually the did come in and eat out of these for me."
"We've had hummingbirds in our backyard for a long time now and they've gotten to know us as being linked to their food supply."
"Easy way to make hummingbird nectar is 1 cup sugar, 4 cups water, low boil until sugar melted."
"Had absolutely no luck with these mini feeders."
Best Birdhouses
This large see-through bird feeder mounts on your window so that you can watch your favorite neighborhood birds up close! Three extra strong suction cups ensure your feeder remains secure to your window even in extreme weather. Drain holes in both the tray and main feeder prevent seed from staying wet and growing mold. TIP: To make this a squirrel proof bird feeder, mount high on a window away from jump-off points. When you order today, you are protected by a lifetime no-questions asked money back guarantee along with world class customer service!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is exactly what I wanted!"
"I have had the feeder up for a couple of weeks now, and I have one female cardinal in particular that loves it!"
"Some advice: - I'd put this on a window that has grass/mulch beneath it. I put it on a window over our deck first, and the deck was covered in sunflower shells and bird droppings."
"They use the side if the feeder to crack the sunflower seeds. I had to take it down recently for the power washer, and I know the suction cups will never release on their own. The shipment was prompt and the company has checked with me several times to make sure everything was okay."
"Took a few weeks, but the feeder has been regularly visited by Cardinals."
"I previously had a window mounted feeder that had a one way mirror so the birds didn't get spooked."
"We placed our bird feeder on the living room window where we spend a majority of our time."
"I purchased this because I have two indoor cats that really love to watch birds and I live in a new area with very few trees…hoping to attract some birds to the window box for them."
Best Outdoor Bird Feeder Accessories
A Premium Bird Feeding Station - Feed and watch wild birds from the comfort of your home! - Attract a wide variety of birds by offering a diverse array of bird food in different types of feeders. Effective In Attracting Wild Birds - Twin top level hooks are great for hanging hopper, tube, and nyjer feeders which are effective in attracting smaller birds like finches, chickadees, titmice, and junocs. - The mesh tray can hold mealworms, peanuts or milo which attract ground feeding birds like cardinals, juncos, doves, and jays. EFFECTIVE: Twin top level hooks are great for hanging hopper, tube, and nyjer feeders which are effective in attracting smaller birds like finches, chickadees, titmice, and junocs. Two extra included hooks provide more hanging options such as suet baskets for attracting nuthatches, woodpeckers, and starlings. The mesh tray can hold mealworms, peanuts, dried fruit or milo which attract ground feeding birds like cardinals, juncos, doves, and jays. Maintaining the feeding station by ensuring it is well stocked and clean becomes an enjoyable activity that’s great for keeping elderly busy or teaching young ones responsibility.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love it, easy to put together, high quality functional and exactly as advertised."
"That means there is wobble in the pole. One other recommendation for the manufacturer would be another "leg" on the pole."
"I finally can have a feeder since the last yard cat is gone. I put this up, filled up a feeder with some sunflower seeds, another with a seed mix, and put up a sock with thistle."
"Nice budget feeding station."
"We have friends who feed the wild birds and they told us how enjoyable watching the birds has become so we decided to give it a try."
"It's tall enough so the deer can't reach the feeders and after attaching a squirrel baffler, squirrels can't get to the feeders either."
"They connect with a "pimple" on the narrow end of one pole that you push in to pop out of the corresponding hole on other piece."
"I always had bird feeders but where I live now there aren't many trees, so I was unable to hang the feeders and I didn't want a lot of poles in the backyard."
Best Wild Bird Feeders
GUARANTEED SQUIRREL PROOF: supported by an impressive list of patents, our feeders are recognized as the leaders in the squirrel proof category. The weight of an adult squirrel automatically closes the seed ports, denying access to the seed but not harming the squirrels in any way. Our patented Seed Ventilation System permits humidity and hot air to escape through the vents at the top of the feeder and replaces it with fresh air.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So when I first purchased the Brome feeder a couple of weeks ago, I posted the below comparison between this Brome feeder and the Yankee Droll feeder. Also, because it is 100% squirrel proof (squirrels cannot get any seeds loose like with the Yankee) keeps the seeds in the feeder longer, and therefore I do not need to replenish as often as only the birds get them. Both bird feeders work great, and these are the ONLY squirrel proof bird feeders on the market that actually do work, so here are the differences: The Brome does not require a rechargeable battery, the Yankees does. The Brome is not as entertaining to watch the squirrels as the squirrels cannot get to the holes where the seeds are. The Yankees allows the squirrel to get there just so it can flip them and throw them off the feeder, thus an entertainment to humans."
"The bigger birds like Grackles can't get any seed either."
"The squirrels chewed off several parts from our last one and Brome sent us replacement parts hassle free."
"During daylight hours three bears (my neighbor saw them) got my feeder taking it into the woods and clawed, mauled and tore it apart. The customer service person offered to send me a new plastic tube free of charge even though they don't cover bear damage."
"Perfect bird feeder and the squirrels cannot feed from it."
"I live in the woods and I love to watch the birds but I hate the squirrels that are always trying to steal the seed."
"The Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus is a great bird feeder."
"I own two other types of feeders of a different design which the birds use."
Best Bird Food
Wagner's Greatest Variety is our ultimate food for the greatest variety of birds. Our best mix to attract the greatest variety of colorful songbirds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I tend to cringe at the price of bird seed in general but I have fed them for over twenty years and can't just abandon them now."
"The birds are loving it, I have a larger number and a larger variety than before."
"I am a newbie to bird seed for wild birds, but I can report that this mixture is a huge hit with the birds in my area."
"The birds love this seed."
"Not knowing terribly much about bird seed when I found an old feeder in my boyfriend's garage, I can't say if I got what I wanted because I really have no idea what that was. Squirrels, Robins, Chickadees, and I'm pretty sure also rabbits ALL flocked to the bare dirt spot underneath the feeder, and I am now a legitimate Snow White."
"this is the only bird feed I will buy...I feel it's one of the cleanest out there...I usually buy 2 bags at a time."
"Birds love It!!!"
"You will still attract a large number of birds and not be providing an inferior quality seed."