Squirrels, cats, dogs, cold.
To prevent those:
buy a squirrel baffle (a tool that hangs on a birdhouse and is slippery so they fall off)
get an indoor cat
hang the bird feeder where your dog cannot get to it
and feed the birds all year so they stay during the winter.
i think shoo it away
There would be 12 birds left at the bird feeder after the initial group of 3 birds was chased away by the 12 incoming birds.
Yes there are modified bird feeders for many birds, for example a hummingbird feeder has small holes for their different beaks. There is no bird feeder for all birds.
Whenever a cat is outside and posing a potential threat to the feeder, turn on a sprinkler close by. Birds are more than happy to get wet while they're eating, but cats will definitely stay away. Also consider this method if your neighbor's cat considers your feeder an invitation to dinner.
No, bird houses are only for birds to nest in. You will need to get a bird feeder to feed the birds with.
Most nocturnal birds are birds of prey, such as owls, but there are some insect-eating nocturnal birds called nightjars which may visit a bird feeder occasionally. Bird feeders may also be visited in the night by rodents, squirrels, or raccoons.
Sometimes it takes over a month for birds to find it.
10 - 5 = 5
If you have a bird feeder, they will most likely eat the seed in the feeder. But if you don't , birds generally eat berries, seeds, nuts, and insects.catapillers
may be the bird is not hungry
You can get different types of bird feeders. I have a wild bird seed feeder and peanut feeders, and they attract the blue tit and finches, but mainly blue tits
Incorporating thistle seed into a bird feeder mix can attract a variety of small birds like finches and sparrows. Thistle seed is high in nutrients and can help birds maintain their health and energy levels. Additionally, it can help diversify the types of birds that visit your feeder, providing a more enjoyable bird-watching experience.