Patience is key when determining why birds aren’t flocking to your feeder.
Alternately, nothing can feel more frustrating than when birds arent using your bird feeder.
TheNational Audubon Societyalso encourages birders to diversify bird seed and ensure you are providing the proper food.
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A diverse mix of seeds will attract the greatest variety of birds.
To avoid waste, offer different seeds in different feeders, the National Audubon Society states on their website.
If a hawk takes up residence nearby, songbirds may avoid the feeder until it moves on.
Birds will be more likely to stick around a reliable food source, Parkins says.
Its also important to properly space out feeders.