The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It's free, fun, and easy-and it helps the birds."

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Feeder Types

What kind of feeders attract birds?

Ground	Suet Cage


Platform

Ground feeders such as doves, jays, juncos

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Tube Feeder



*Finches, sparrows, grosbeaks,*	*chickadees, titmice*

Hopper Type

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Thistle Feeder

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Small songbirds, especially finches

Note: Thistle feeders are similar to tube feeders (above), but the openings for seeds are smaller to accommodate the smaller thistle seed.

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Window Feeder


*Finches, sparrows,*	*titmice, chickadees*
Hummingbird Feeder

Hummingbirds

Where should I hang my feeder?

What type of bird food should I use?

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