Tools
Bird Feeder Placement Calculator
Window distance, cover, cats, squirrels and feeder type become a placement zone and mounting height.
Build Your Backyard Bird Plan
Tell us about your yard, region and the birds you want. You get a feeder, food and placement plan you can print or email to yourself. Free, and no sign-up needed.
Prefer an instant, rule-based answer? Try the Feeder Placement Calculator or the Bird Seed Selector.
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