Gear & Recommendations
These are the exact feeders, seeds, and cameras we use at the Eye On The Fly feeding station. Every product has been personally tested. Honest reviews — no sponsored content.
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What We Actually Use
Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder
Our #1 pick — squirrel-proof and loved by cardinals & finches.
Enchanted Garden Wild Bird Feed Mix (20 lb)
Our main feed — the everyday mix that keeps all our feeders running.
Wagner's Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (40 lb)
The single best all-around seed — attracts almost every feeder bird.
Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera
AI bird identification, app alerts, 1080p video — this is what we use.
Bird Feeders
Our top picks for attracting the most birds to your yard.
Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder
Bird Feeders
Our #1 pick — squirrel-proof and loved by cardinals & finches.
Droll Yankees Classic Tube Feeder
Bird Feeders
Classic tube feeder, great for small birds like chickadees.
Nature's Hangout Platform Tray Feeder
Bird Feeders
Attracts ground feeders like juncos, mourning doves, and sparrows.
Birds Choice Suet Cage Feeder
Bird Feeders
Essential for woodpeckers, nuthatches, and wrens.
Aspects HummZinger Hummingbird Feeder
Bird Feeders
Best saucer-style hummingbird feeder — easy to clean and leak-proof.
Nature Anywhere Window Bird Feeder
Bird Feeders
Sticks to your window with suction cups — birds up close.
Bird Seed & Food
The seeds, mixes, and specialty foods that attract the widest variety of birds.
Enchanted Garden Wild Bird Feed Mix (20 lb)
Bird Seed & Food
Our main feed — the everyday mix that keeps all our feeders running.
Wagner's Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (40 lb)
Bird Seed & Food
The single best all-around seed — attracts almost every feeder bird.
Wagner's Nyjer/Thistle Seed (10 lb)
Bird Seed & Food
A goldfinch magnet. Use with a tube feeder with small ports.
C&S Peanut Suet Cakes (12 pack)
Bird Seed & Food
Woodpeckers, nuthatches, and chickadees go crazy for these.
Wagner's Safflower Seed (10 lb)
Bird Seed & Food
Cardinals love it, squirrels and grackles generally avoid it.
Kaytee Dried Mealworms (17.6 oz)
Bird Seed & Food
Bluebirds, wrens, and robins love these protein-packed treats.
Wagner's In-Shell Peanuts (5 lb)
Bird Seed & Food
Blue jays' absolute favorite — great for platform feeders.
Bird Feeder Cameras
Capture amazing bird footage at your feeder — just like we do.
Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera
Bird Feeder Cameras
AI bird identification, app alerts, 1080p video — this is what we use.
Wyze Cam v3 (Outdoor)
Bird Feeder Cameras
Budget option — mount it near your feeder for great footage.
Reolink 4K PoE Camera
Bird Feeder Cameras
Professional quality for serious birders. Crystal clear 4K.
Accessories & Extras
Poles, baffles, cleaning tools, and everything else you need.
Woodlink Squirrel Baffle (Wrap-Around)
Accessories & Extras
Stops squirrels from climbing feeder poles. Essential.
Gray Bunny 7.5-ft Feeder Pole System
Accessories & Extras
Multi-hook pole for hanging multiple feeders in one spot.
Droll Yankees Feeder Cleaning Brush Set
Accessories & Extras
Keep your feeders clean and your birds healthy.
Questions About Gear?
All of our recommendations are based on real experience at our own feeding station in Illinois. We only recommend products we've personally tested and trust.
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