Only pure refined white cane or beet sugar should be used, according to experts: The solution is normally 4 parts water to 1 part white sugar. Hummingbird feeders, rather than dispensing seed, supply liquid nourishment to hummingbirds in the form of a sugar solution. Hummingbird feeders A hummingbird feeder with red nectar Hopper bird feeders look like a house and attract a wide range of birds such as finches, cardinals, blue jays, sparrows and titmice. Tube seed feeders are primarily made of clear plastic tubes with plastic or metal caps, bases and perches. These feeders also offer protection from larger and more aggressive birds. The simplest type of squirrel proof feeder is a tube-like feeder surrounded by a metal cage. Other seed feeders are designed to be mounted on poles as it is believed that squirrels reach seed feeders more easily from trees than from poles. Birds can still feed as they weigh less and the ports remain open under their weight. Some seed feeders come with weight sensitive technology which shuts off the access to the seed ports whenever a heavy weight is detected (as most squirrels are heavier than birds). Due to the need of keeping squirrels away from the bird food, manufacturers have created different defense mechanisms that may deter squirrels from getting close to the seed. Seed feeders are mainly squirrel proof, tube-like or hopper. Most bird feeders are designed to dispense sunflower-sized foods, but there are specialty "finch feeders" with smaller openings to dispense the tiny Guizotia abyssinica (Niger seed), which is a favorite of smaller finches. Black oil sunflower seeds also contain a large amount of fat therefore they are especially good to use in the winter. In addition, the kernel is larger than the striped or white sunflower seeds. The outer shell of the black oil sunflower seeds are thinner and easier to crack than other types of sunflower seeds. Black oil sunflower seeds are especially popular with bird enthusiasts. ![]() Sunflower seeds or mixed seeds are popular for use in these feeders and will attract many songbirds such as cardinals, finches, and chickadees. They can vary in design from tubes to hoppers and trays. Seed feeders are the most common type of feeders. ![]() A blue tit eating peanuts from a garden feeder
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