If you put food out for the birds, you’ll know they can be pretty messy eaters. Seed on the ground not only looks untidy, but it also attracts unwanted visitors to your garden. Birds are simply picking out the food they prefer, and discarding the rest.

Pole-mounted feeders should be about five feet off the ground and protected by a cone-shaped baffle (at least 17 inches diameter) or similar obstacle below the feeder. Locate pole-mounted feeders at least 10 feet from the nearest shrub, tree, or other tall structure.

The best height for a bird feeder will be a level where the birds are most comfortable and most familiar with for finding their preferred foods. When the feeder is at a comfortable height, it is also likely to attract more species and host a more varied flock.

Buy the Right Bird Food Dark oil sunflower and suet are great basics that will attract a wide variety of birds. There are also plenty of mixes on the market that are designed to attract a number of species. Other types of food to try include thistle, safflower, nuts and peanut butter, and even mealworms.

According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the reason birds haven’t been coming to feeders is because of the overabundance of natural foods out in the environment. This fall has been unseasonably warm and dry. When natural food is in abundance, their need for supplements to their diet decreases.

Favorite Colors Birds are attracted to the color red, according to a Chicago zoo authority. Birds protect their nests by flashing red and use the color to attract mates. Adding a touch of red to your feeder will attract more birds, though some seed-eating birds prefer blue or silver feeders.

Placing Decoys This is the method to use to literally scare birds away. Decoys like scarecrows, balloons, fake owls and even rubber snakes can be places to keep birds away. This method might work for a while, but generally birds catch on. This will keep the birds weary and make the decoy seem lively.

Shiny, reflective objects make great deterrents for problematic birds. The reflection of light off of these objects discourages birds from returning to these areas.

But yes, windchimes can be considered a nuisance under different ordinances in your city/town code. You have the right to a peaceful dwelling if it disturbed the peace that day you couldn’t sleep then you could make a report with the police, tell your landlord.

Wind chimes made of metal have to be fixed at the north-western side. On the other hand, wooden chimes need to be hung mainly at the eastern or north-eastern side of the building. If you wish to achieve fame and recognition, the wind chime has to be present at the southern side of the house or office.