Don't Know Where to Put Your Bird Feeder? This Is What a Wildlife Expert Recommends

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If you're looking for a way to incorporate more nature into your life and have a yard, a bird feeder can be a great way to feed your local feathered friends while enjoying their colorful plumes and soothing birdsong. Nowadays, there are even smart bird feeders with cameras that let you get a closer look and help you identify the birds in your area.

However, before you set up a bird feeder in your yard, there are several factors to consider, including the location, type of feeder, what to feed your birds and whether a bird feeder is a good idea in the first place. To learn all there is to know, I spoke with Tru Hubbard, an urban wildlife education coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Where to put your bird feeder

Location, location, location -- it's not just a term for real estate agents. Where...

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