Thistle Bird Feeder
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 BLACK CANOE 24 port FINCH MAGNET Thistle feeder Nyjer  US $17.99
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 Bird Lovers Finch Feeder NEW 4 Ports US $9.99
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 DROLL YANKEES FINCH FLOCKER 36 20 PORT THISTLE FEEDER US $33.88
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 SQUIRREL PROOF STEEL BIRD 50 50 SEED AND THISTLE FEEDER US $35.95
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 SETS of 2 SPRUCE FINCH mix or match Thistle feeders US $34.99
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 MADMTN SET OF 2 BLK STAIRS FINCH MAGNET bird feeders US $27.95
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 175 Copper Hanging Goldfinch THISTLE Bird Feeder US $36.00
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 MADMTN 24 port YELLOW SPRUCE FINCH MAGNET bird feeders US $17.99
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 NEW 17in SPIRAL FINCH TUBE BIRD FEEDER PICK COLOR US $29.50
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 Droll Yankees TH MINI Thistle Nyjer Armored Bird Feeder US $19.95
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 Bird Feeder Mini 1 Pint Metal Thistle Finch Birdfeeder US $13.99
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 PERKY PET UPSIDE DOWN GOLDFINCH BIRD FEEDER Thistle US $12.50
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 Perky Pet Brand® Upside Down Bird Feeder 399 US $11.99
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 MADMTN 24 port BLACK SPRUCE FINCH MAGNET bird feeders US $17.99
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 NEW Perky Pet Any Seed Tube Bird Feeder 2 lb Capacity US $7.49
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 Njyer Seed Sock Finch Feeder Wild Bird Feeder US $2.50
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 MADMTN 14 port STAIRS FINCH MAGNET wild bird feeder US $14.99
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 MADMTN 20 port BLACK DIAMONDS FINCH MAGNET bird feeders US $16.49
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 PERKY PET WINDOW WILD BIRD FEEDER 348 US $7.79
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 BIRD QUEST 36YELLOW SPIRAL NYJER THISTLE BIRD FEEDER US $38.87
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 BIRD QUEST 17 COPPER SPIRAL NYJER THISTLE BIRD FEEDER US $37.88
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 8 port BLACK GEM MINI FINCH MAGNET wild bird feeders US $9.99
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 MADMTN 14 port 18 in DIAMONDS bird feeders COLOR CHOICE US $12.99
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 NEW SQUIRREL PROOF STAINLESS FINCH FEEDER 4700FB US $32.95
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 DROLL YANKEES THISTLE DOMED CAGE SQUIRREL PROOF FEEDER US $45.88
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 OPUS TOP FLIGHT COPPER TRIPLE TUBE BIRD FEEDER US $69.88
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 Nyjer Thistle Seed Sack Bird Feeder Goldfinch 3 4 lb US $3.24
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 BIRD QUEST 17 GREEN SPIRAL NYJER THISTLE BIRD FEEDER US $37.88
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 DROLL YANKEES FINCH FLOCKER 15 8 PORT THISTLE FEEDER US $31.87
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 Large Wave Finch Bird Feeder by Kettle Moraine US $48.00
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 cedar gold purple FINCH thistle bird feeder houses seed US $19.95
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 Aspects Medium Nyjer Mesh 372 Bird Feeder US $33.95
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 Combination song bird thistle feeder US $8.50
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 DROLL YANKEES ONYX CLEVER CLEAN THISTLE BIRD FEEDER 24 US $39.99
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 1 Quart Nyjer Thistle Bird Feeder Finches US $16.99
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 Cedar Finch Bird Feeder uses Thistle Seed US $6.00
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 NEW GARDEN SONG HEIGHT ADJUST BIRD FEEDER US $15.99
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 Artline Triple Treat Bird Feeder Stainless Steel US $24.95
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 Wild Birds Unlimited Finch thistle nyjer tube feeder US $23.00
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 North States Village Collection Red Barn Bird Feeder US $17.99
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How do the birds know that there is thistle in the feeder?
As soon as I fill up the feeder the birds show up. How do they know it is there?
Visual imagery most likely
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Perky Pet 399 Patented Upside Down Thistle Feeder, 2 lb capacity
Sale Price: $12.99 Average Rating:  |
DescriptionHolds up to 2 lbs of thistle (Nyjer) seed or finch mix. Six feeding stations accommodating more birds. Snug fitting dome cap protects the seed from moisture. Weather-resistant 18 in. feeding tube. Heavy-duty wire hanging bale... Features
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Brome Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder List Price: Sale Price: $34.61 Average Rating: |
DescriptionGuaranteed squirrel proof. Effective against red and grey squirrels. Weight of squirrels force the shroud down closing access to the seed ports. 24 month factory warranty. Patented seed tube ventilation system, circulates air through the seed keeping it d Features
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Mills Brothers Premium Thistle Seed in Easy Pour & Store Container
Sale Price: $22.49 |
DescriptionNyjer thistle seed is high in calories and oil content, loved by finches and other wild birds, and has been used in the feeding of wild birds for more than 40 years. Packaged in an easy to pour from storable container... Features
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Woodstream Wildbird Dlx Upside-Down Thistle Feeder Green - 398 List Price: Sale Price: $23.33 |
DescriptionUPC: 078978398009⢠The deluxe upside down thistle feeder features a metal squirrel-resistant cap, bail and perches.⢠The extra heavy gauge, weather resistant feeder has six upside down feeding ports and empties completely, leaving no residue... Features
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Duncraft Dura-Lite Thistle Tube Feeder Green 15 Inch - 17508 List Price: Sale Price: $29.37 |
DescriptionUPC: 742933175089⢠Our lightweight feeder hangs easily from slender branches and is backed by our lifetime guarantee.⢠This feeder has 3 metal perches and green metal cap and base.⢠This feeder is shipped in a 6 pack display box... Features
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Droll Yankees Inc New Generation Thistle Feeder Green 23 Inch - Cjthm23G List Price: Sale Price: $29.04 |
DescriptionUPC: 021964410636⢠Length 23 , diameter 2.5 , capacity 1.5pounds,8 ports. Aluminum perches can not be chewed.⢠Openings for nyjer seed are designed to dispense seed economically.⢠Top assembly easily removed for cleaning... Features
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BIRD ON THISTLE FEEDER List Price: Sale Price: $25.10 |
DescriptionHolds up to 6 pounds of mixed seed.,Made of heavy duty steel..High quality powder-coated finish is rust resistant..Continuous metal perch offers generous feeding space for birds..Steel cable. from aBlackHorse... Features
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GO GREEN THISTLE TUBE 12 List Price: Sale Price: $23.17 |
DescriptionGO GREEN THISTLE TUBE 12 Features
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Thistle Sak Finch Feeder - Yellow List Price: Sale Price: $3.27 |
DescriptionThis unique Thistle Sak Finch Feeder allows 10 birds can feed at one time. Birds cling to the soft fabric. Product is made with Strong nylon fabric with a decorative floral pattern that will enhance the landscape... Features
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All About Bird Feeders List Price: |
DescriptionLearn how to choose the right bird feeder, why you should have a bird feeder, where can you buy your bird feeder and how to maintain your bird feeder. Also learn about the different types of feeders, like the platform feeder, the hopper, the seed tube feeder, the thistle or nyjer feeder, the nectar tube feeder, the hummingbird feeder, the oriole feeder, suet feeder, the window bird feeder, the ground feeder and squirrel proof feeders... |
Build Your Own Bird Feeder!
Spring is on its way and all our backyard birds are hungry. With daffodils blooming and crocuses beginning to pop their heads out of the soil, we tend to forget that food sources of seeds from autumn plants have long been blown away by winter winds and new growth hasn't yet begun.
There's about 2 acres of wooded land adjacent to my property for the birds, raccoons, possums and the occasional coyote. This area has been left in its natural state, free from lawn mowers, chain saws and weed eaters. It's pretty much as God designed it.
We only have three bird feeders in the woods and two next to the house, but that is enough to keep us on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to keep wild bird food in our five homemade bird feeders full is not an easy job. It seems as if it is the goal of every bird to do its part to empty the entire feeding station of all of its contents.
I once thought birds really cared about the appearance of their cafeterias, but I've learned that it doesn't make much difference whether it is made of plastic, wood, or aluminum. If you want to feed finches though, you need a tubular Finch feeder because it is designed to hold and distribute those tiny thistle seeds. Almost any other feeder can be made of wood.
When I first had the idea to get something to feed birds, I went to my local bird store to buy a couple of bird feeders. I changed my mind when I saw the prices of the simplest they had to offer. I decided to build my own.
I went to my computer and found pictures of birds happily pecking at bird seed on a very plain looking rectangular piece of wood, with a two inch wall around it to keep all the food from falling to the ground.
The drawback to the platform type of feeder of course, is that the feed is exposed to the weather. Put a wall on each end and a roof over the container and you have a hopper type feeder. Searching on the internet I found blueprints to build one of these, but after reading 5 pages of detailed drawings, I built my own wild bird feeder without even printing the directions.
This type of feeding station wasn't a good idea because the seeds strewn by the birds and fell to the ground made the perfect set up for predators, like my cat Spike. He waited behind a bush and pounced on the ground feeding birds when they flew in to gobble up the treasure that had fallen from the sky.
Now that he's older, he just sits on a step from the deck and watches the birds, no doubt remembering the days of his youth back when they were afraid of him. Now they just go about their business of eating the bounty on the ground without worrying about the threat of annihilation from an old yellow cat.
I went back to the computer and came up with a plan to build a bird feeder with a roof that wasn't complicated. There is never a shortage of building materials because someone in the neighborhood is always tossing something away. I just drive around searching for old fencing left for the trash man. For one feeder it doesn't take a lot of wood or other materials. As for design, there are many free blueprints and instructions on line.
It's all worth it when I'm looking through my kitchen window at Cardinals, Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens and numerous other colorful and cheery friends I welcome on a daily basis.
About the Author
Bob Alexander is well experienced in outdoor cooking, fishing and leisure living. Bob is also the author and owner of this article. Visit his sites at:
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