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Dennis
Wolff is the manager for feeders and accessories. He was our first employee, hired in September
1995, and is a first class birder. He has great knowledge about bird feeders
and bird feeding preferences. This specialized knowledge is used to help
customers attract specific birds to their backyard habitat. As our birdscaper,
he goes to customer’s homes and makes recommendations on how to
make their yard more bird-friendly. He is also our main community outreach
person, giving talks at local garden and fraternal club meetings and
teaching birdwatching classes at the store.
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Wooden hopper feeders are general-purpose feeders which look especially
attractive in your yard. Available in a variety of styles in natural
cedar or as pictured, they can be pole-mounted or hung and hold a generous
amount of seed. Scalloped edges give good visibility of birds on both
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Tube feeders are the most
popular style for a variety of reasons. They are lightweight, easy to fill
and clean, and allow excellent visibility of the birds. In addition to
general purpose feeders that hold sunflower, safflower or seed mixes, there
are specialty feeders that may hold thistle (the goldfinches’ favorite), or
be able to keep several kinds of seed separate. Accessories for tube feeders
include trays, domes for weather and squirrel protection, and cages to
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In addition to hopper and tube feeders, there are many specialized
feeders that allow you to attract a greater variety of birds. Feeders
for either shelled or whole peanuts (pictured), as well as suet cages
attract insect-eating or omnivorous birds. Trays with screen bottoms attract
ground-feeding birds. Others offer mealworms to bluebirds, fruit for
orioles, robins and mockingbirds, and some provide corn and other treats for
squirrels.
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In contrast to much of the eastern U.S., hummingbirds live here all year.
They are especially dependent on feeders in the winter when calorie needs
are high and flowers are in short supply. Although we carry many styles of
hummingbird feeders, our biggest sellers are the dish type
(pictured). They are easy to clean and fill, cannot leak, and have a
built-in ant barrier. We also have ant barriers for other styles. Orioles,
which are here from April to August, are also nectar feeders, but need a
feeder designed for their larger size and bigger bills. See the article
"Hummingbird Feeding" here. for
hummingbird food information.
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