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Originally Posted by Boddie Hi John, tried that - anywhere near a tree and somehow the squirrels get close to it. They jump incredible distances to get to a potential source so any overhanging branches are a definite no no. |
Ignore the squirrels for the moment. What sort of interest did you have from the birds. If it was increased interest then the site is right but the feeders are wrong. That is to say you need to purchase squirrel proof feeders. If you still didn't have much interest then you have to experiment on moving your feeder station around a bit. You would be amazed how a re-location can bring the birds in.
I would also go to say get a smaller feeder and more of them. Give them a wider variety of food to choose from and watch what they eat. Don't leave out too much so it can go off. Feed enough to get them through a couple of days and top up often. That way the food stays fresh and the variety brings in differing species.