Had my feeding station up since April now and always have a good variety out (and fresh) niger, seed mix, suet etc. Only problem is its not attracting any birds! Get the usual wood pigeon on the table but the feeders dont get a nibble. Had a group of sparrows visiting for a week but thats it! Starting to think where Ive placed it isnt ideal. We dont have a cat or neighbours with them, so wouldnt think its predators scaring them off
If anyone has any suggestions for me please Id love to hear them, where I could move it etc. Happy to buy a patio stand for it if needed.
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I’ve had my feeding station up since April, and I always keep fresh and a nice variety of niger, seed mix, suet, and other items available. The only issue is that it doesn’t draw any birds! You get the typical wood pigeons on the table, but they don’t eat anything from the feeders. After having a flock of sparrows visit for a week, I’m beginning to feel that my current location isn’t ideal. We don’t think that predators are scaring them away because we don’t have a cat or neighbors who live with them.
I would appreciate hearing any advice you have for me, including where I should move it, etc. Happy to buy a patio stand for it if needed.
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