how can i attract siskins?

leifus · #1 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 02:27 PM

how can I attract siskins here in wiltshire? I don't think there are too many around here however.....is it niger they like?

Pippa · #2 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 02:34 PM

Hi leifus,only had a few in but i feed sunflower hearts and they absolutely love them.Having only been here a short while i don't know what we will attract altogether but am happy up till now.

leifus · #3 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 02:40 PM

thanks Pippa

i will try with sunflower hearts then

momji1971 · #4 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 03:18 PM

We put up a niger seed feeder for the Goldfinches. Then the Siskins moved in and we now have four feeders being emptied every couple of days!!

That one Siskin has now moved to a small flock! Give them a try.

regards.
Stu.

aeshna5 · #5 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 03:21 PM

Obviously they have to be in the general area- trees like alders, various conifers with small seeds such as larches will attract Siskins. Then as others have said nyger + sunflower hearts are liked.

leifus · #6 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by momji1971

We put up a niger seed feeder for the Goldfinches. Then the Siskins moved in and we now have four feeders being emptied every couple of days!!

That one Siskin has now moved to a small flock! Give them a try.

regards.
Stu.

yeah we've had niger for a year but we only get an occasional goldfinch

galanthus · #7 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 03:33 PM

Siskin are never too far from alder and alder is never too far from water. My siskin in old house loved nuts in the feeder, the ones I have here love the nuts but also are devouring the sunflower hearts. Bless

leifus · #8 (**permalink**) 25-01-2009, 03:46 PM

yeah we dont have too many alders or water near us

galanthus · #9 (**permalink**) 26-01-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leifus

yeah we dont have too many alders or water near us

How far is the nearest river then ?

Whereever I am I'm used to the river being 3 mins as the crow flies here. I forget other places are different. It may be nearer than you think. There's some homework for you leifus

gillwrig · #10 (**permalink**) 26-01-2009, 07:48 PM

Where have you got your niger feeder - I only ask as I had mine in the garden for about 6 months and nothing went near it.

I've now moved it into the trees behind the house and there are loads of them. I've been slowly moving it back towards the house and the finches and siskins are following it.

They seem to like being on their own.