Different bird species have their own preferences when it comes to feeding areas. Ground-seekers such as house sparrows, robins, blackbirds, wrens and starlings prefer scatter feed on the ground or a stable surface. Feeding tables and feeders are ideal for attracting these diverse birds, making them popular with bird lovers.
In winter, it is wise to keep the feeding area free of snow as much as possible, as birds do not like to eat from snow. Feeding areas with a roof or a wire mesh bottom ensure that water and snow are easily drained away while the food remains. Shy birds such as wrens and hedge sparrows feel safer with a spot near the bushes. The new ground feeding table added to the collection this autumn provides both shelter and weather protection.
Hanging a feeder actually attracts acrobatic birds like great tits, blue tits and long-tailed tits. Curious birds like robins also like to come closer. Even consider placing a feeder by the window for a unique bird-watching experience.