Essentials for Backyard Birding

Lakeshore Magazine editor, Alicia O’Connor, shares her favorite products for attracting migrating birds to your yard.

Window Feeder
Invite birds to your window for the best possible view.

Squirrel-proof Feeder
Droll Yankee makes the best squirrel-proof feeders! If you’re only going to buy one, this is the one you want.

Kinda Squirrel-proof Feeder
The adorable little pests will be slowed down, but not entirely confounded by this feeder. Some birds prefer to stand on a flat surface when they feed so this will provide some variety.

Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbirds are super-friendly! They’ll visit all summer and tend to return each year.

Woodpecker Feeder
OK, last one. Woodpeckers are so fun to watch! They love to eat suet from this type of feeder with a tail rest so they can balance naturally. Lots of other types of birds will visit this feeder too.

Stokes Bird Book
This is the easiest book for beginners. Birds are categorized by color. Anyone can get started with this simple guide.

Sibley’s Birds
This is the birder’s bible. Here you’ll find every type of bird imaginable.

You’ll need seed. This hot pepper suet will keep the squirrels at bay.

Finally, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the spectacle!

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