Gear & Recommendations

Our #1 pick — squirrel-proof and loved by cardinals & finches.

Classic tube feeder, great for small birds like chickadees.

Attracts ground feeders like juncos, mourning doves, and sparrows.

Essential for woodpeckers, nuthatches, and wrens.

Best saucer-style hummingbird feeder — easy to clean and leak-proof.

Sticks to your window with suction cups — birds up close.

360° feeding ring — multiple birds eat at once.

Classic cedar hopper — holds 6 lbs and weathers beautifully.

Cheap thistle sock that goldfinches absolutely love.

For ground-feeding species that won't use elevated feeders.

Our main feed — the everyday mix that keeps all our feeders running.

The single best all-around seed — attracts almost every feeder bird.

A goldfinch magnet. Use with a tube feeder with small ports.

Woodpeckers, nuthatches, and chickadees go crazy for these.

Cardinals love it, squirrels and grackles generally avoid it.

Bluebirds, wrens, and robins love these protein-packed treats.

Blue jays' absolute favorite — great for platform feeders.

No-mess, no-shell sunflower — birds eat every bit.

Premium mix with dried fruit and nuts — zero filler.

Squirrels hate the heat. Birds can't taste it. Problem solved.

Baltimore Orioles go absolutely crazy for grape jelly.

AI bird identification, app alerts, 1080p video — this is what we use.

Budget option — mount it near your feeder for great footage.

Professional quality for serious birders. Crystal clear 4K.

Battery-powered, weatherproof — mount it anywhere near your feeder.

2-year battery life, great for long-term feeder monitoring.

Stops squirrels from climbing feeder poles. Essential.

Multi-hook pole for hanging multiple feeders in one spot.

Keep your feeders clean and your birds healthy.

Keeps seed fresh and mice out. Holds 20 lbs.

Wraps around a tree branch — hang feeders anywhere.

Keeps water from freezing in winter — birds need water year-round.

Rain dome that keeps seed dry — doubles as a squirrel baffle.

Great budget birding binoculars — clear optics at a great price.

The gold standard bird field guide. Every birder needs this.