	AMERICAN GOLDFINCH

	State bird of Washington

	Goldfinches are one of the last songbirds to nest each year. They wait until mid to late summer.

	Goldfinches molt their feathers twice a year.

	Males sport vibrant yellow coats with black wings,caps and tails.

	Females are a soft olive green and subdued yellow.

	Goldfinches prefer to eat	Goldfinches will eat from
	Nyjer (thistle)	Finch tube feeders
	Premium oil Sunflower	Mesh feeders
	Sunflower chips	Seed Tube feeders
		Hopper feeders
		Tray feeders


	HUMMINGBIRD

	Individually they are the smallest of all birds.

	With 320 species, they are the second largest family of birds in the world.

	Fastest metabolism of any animal on the planet.

	Hummingbird do not suck up nectar with their bills. They actually lap it up with their tongues.

	They love spiders and spider eggs.

	Leave feeders up until mid October

	Hummingbirds prefer to eat	Hummingbirds will eat from
	Nectar	Hummingbird feeders


	WOODPECKER

	Woodpeckers have "zygodactyls" feet with two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward

	Woodpeckers bills can absorb a 10G impact

	Woodpeckers normally eat on insects such as beetles, ants, and termites.

	Woodpeckers peck for communication and also looking for larvae under the tree bark.

	Woodpeckers prefer to eat	Woodpeckers will eat from
	Suet	Peanut Feeders
	Shelled Peanuts	Seed Tube feeders
	Premium Oil Sunflower	Seed Cylinder Feeders
	Choice Wild Bird Seed


	CHICKADEE

	Energenic and inquisitive, as fiesty as they are small.

	Seven species of Chickadees across North America
	Most common species- Black capped, Carolina & Mountain

	Chickadees are very vocal, often announcing their find of food or danger.

	Although Chickadees are frequent visitor to feeders, 75% of their winter food supply comes for natural sources.

	Chickadees prefer to eat	Chickadees will eat from
	Premium Blend	Peanut Feeders
	Premium Oil Sunflower	Mesh feeders
	Choice Blend	Seed Cylinder Feeders
	Shelled Peanuts	Hopper feeders
	Mealworms	Tray feeders
	Suet	Suet Feeders


	JAYS

	Jays will cache seeds and nuts to retrieve later, making several trips to feeders. They may even take the time to weigh their choices to make sure they get the heaviest peanut.

	Their loud voice and aggressive manner will always let you know when they are in the backyard.

	Most Jays live year round in their chosen territory, except the eastern Blue Jay, which moves slightly north during breeding season.

	Jays prefer to eat	Jays will eat from
	Peanuts in the shell	Hopper feeders
	Shelled Peanuts	Peanut Feeders
	Striped Sunflower	Tray feeders
	Choice Wild Bird Seed


	NORTHERN CARDINAL

	Favorite among feeder birds

	Cardinal name was derived from the Roman Catholic church who wear red robes and hats.

	Cardinals prefer to eat on the ground

	Their favorite food is Oil Sunflower and Safflower

	Cardinals are typically the most numerous at dusk or dawn

	Cardinals prefer to eat	Cardinals will eat from
	Oil Sunflower	Tray feeders
	Safflower	Hopper feeders
	Supreme Blend	Tube Feeders
	Mealworms	Seed Cylinder Feeders


	BLUEBIRD

	Bluebirds love to eat mealworms.

	Male Bluebirds can sing between 400 and 1,000 songs per hour

	Bluebirds do not have a single molecule of blue pigment in any of their feathers.

	The top transparent layer of each Bluebird feather is filled with miniscule pockets of air. When sunlight strikes these pockets, all the other visible wavelengths of light are absorbed. Only blue escapes.

	Cardinals are typically the most numerous at dusk or dawn

	Bluebirds prefer to eat	Bluebirds will eat from
	Mealworms	Tray feeders
	Suet snacks	Bluebird feeders

Blackbirds

platform feeder with millet

Doves

platform feeder with millet

platform feeder with corn

platform feeder with peanuts

Grackles

platform feeder with peanuts

Grosbeaks

sunflower seeds

Juncos

platform feeder with corn

platform feeder with peanuts

Nuthatches

tube feeder with black oil sunflower seeds

suet feeder

Orioles

nectar feeder with sugar water

fruit

Pheasants

platform feeder with corn

Pigeons

platform feeder with millet

platform feeder with corn

Quail

platform feeder with corn

Sparrows

platform feeder with millet

platform feeder with peanuts

Tanagers

nectar feeder with sugar water

fruit

Titmice

tube feeder with black oil sunflower seeds

platform feeder with peanuts

tube feeder with peanuts

Wrens

suet feeder

Bird Feeder Placement

It's best to put your feeder in a quiet, yet convenient area that has year-round easy access. When the weather is bad, you may be reluctant to refill the feeder. Remember that this is probably when the birds need you the most!

It is very good to place your feeder near natural cover such as trees or shrubs. By providing nearby shelter, you offer a place where the birds can hide from predators while waiting for their turn to feed. Evergreens are particularly good because they provide excellent cover year-round. Although nearby shelter is good, don't put your feeder too close to a nearby tree. Cats will try to use trees and other obstacles as jump-off points to catch your birds. Squirrels will also use them to try to get to a feeder. It is best to keep the feeder about 4 yards from any tree or obstacle.

You also need to consider the "mess" factor. Expect feathers, seed shells, and droppings and select a location where clean-up will not be an issue.

If you have squirrels in your neighborhood, expect unwanted visitors. Squirrels especially love sunflower seeds and peanuts. You should invest in a squirrel proof feeder. These will generally come with either a squirrel baffle or a wire mesh around the feeder.

Be sure to clean your seed feeders at least once every two weeks to prevent spoilage and disease. Often seed can become moldy, and diseases such as salmonella can grow in moldy, wet seed. If you have a hummingbird feeder, be sure to clean it at least once per week.

SQUIRRELS
"Squirrels are a part of Bird feeding"

	This is a basic introduction to squirrels. Our goal is to teach you some interesting facts about squirrels, and occasionally make you laugh or smile.

	The Squirrel has been around for some 35 million years.

	The Grey squirrel is the most common is North America.

A Squirrel nest is called a "drey".

Squirrels are omnivores; they eat a wide variety of plant food, including nuts, seeds, conifer cones, fruit, fungi, green vegetation and insects.

Squirrels must rely on foods rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fat

In temperate regions early spring is the hardest time of the year for squirrels.

Squirrels are generally clever and persistent animals. In residential neighborhoods, they are notorious for eating out of birdfeeders, digging in planting pots and flower beds to pull out bulbs which they chew on or to either bury or recover seeds and nuts. Squirrels use their keen sense of smell to locate buried nuts and can dig extensive holes in the process.
		One of the most effective ways to keep squirrels from feeders is to place a baffle on the pole of the bird feeding station. Squirrels can jump four to five feet high and five to ten ft across, so baffle placement is important.
It is recommended that people who feed squirrels place food away from window sills or door steps so as to discourage squirrels from coming thru screens and doors into the house.
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