Few Bird Feeder Plans To Choose From Online For Window Feeders

Window bird feeders are no more than an exaggerated extension of your current window sill or opening. Based on these plans all that is required is to attach a horizontal board the width of your window and just below your sill or opening. The distance just underneath your window sill should be the very same as the thickness of the tray . This will allow the tray element to rest on top of the horizontal component and be even with the sill or opening. Measure your tray to extend out ten or twelve inches and run the width of the window. Place, then attach the L-brackets under the tray with the longer leg of the L-bracket beneath the tray. Affix the shorter leg of the L-shape to the horizontal board you affixed to the exterior of the dwelling just under the window . The two L-brackets should be spaced to allow for the greatest support. If your feeder tray is wider than an average window and is extraordinarily long, you should use more brackets to hold the weight evenly.

For flexibility, you may want to make a three sided cover the identical size as the depth of the tray to cover the birds and the bird food. Some birds prefer the protection, but other species don't seem to mind the exposure. The shelter is handy in the winter though, when snow is likely to cover the birds' feed. On top of that, the cover keeps the rain out in the spring and summer months which helps keep the food fresh. Remember not to attach your little cover to the tray so you can readily remove it when the tray needs cleaning.

As to the top wood to use, redwood cedar is best for durability, but most any wood will do except pressure treated wood. Pressure treated wood has chemicals that can hurt the birds. You shouldn't paint your tray either as the birds may pick up paint flecks as they eat which can also harm them.

What assortment bird food you put out is entirely up to you as various kinds of foods will entice different species of birds. Foods ordinarily found in your house will suffice otherwise you can buy commercially prepared bird feed. Birds eating habits vary from suet (hard beef fat, especially required in the winter) to bread crumbs, raisins, fruits, bacon bits, and peanut butter. Without a doubt, all of these things can be found right in your own kitchen and won't cost anything more.

Finally, keep in mind that some birds will be hesitant to come to your window area to eat because they feel exposed out in the open and next to the window itself. You can change that easily enough by picking out a window near bushes or trees. If that is not possible, place some plants both inside the window and outside on the feed tray to make them feel at home.