What's the best way to attract birds to a new feeder? There isn't a perfect answer for this question, but it's one we get a lot! There are times when you put up a new bird feeder and birds come to it within minutes. And, other times it can take months for the birds to come. You may notice the birds fly by a feeder and stop in mid-air as if to say "whoa, new feeder alert, turn back!"

Give the birds time to find the feeder and get used to its presence in your yard. Make sure the birds can see the feeder, as they find their food by sight. You can add a red or yellow bow to the top/handle of the feeder. After a few days of the birds getting used to the new feeder, take the old feeder down. The birds will transfer over to the new. Try putting some seed on the ground or near the feeder. Above all, be patient!